Editor

Ramblin’ Road: Christmas traditions seem to change

by Phyllis McCrossin Phyllis McCrossin It’s Saturday, a week before Christmas. The King and I are waiting for our grandsons to come for another overnight visit. This is their father’s…

Editor December 19, 2021

Editorial

State Rep. Whiteford should know better about Covid

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. State Rep. Mary Whiteford State Rep. Mary Whiteford’s latest monthly newsletter was problematic for…

Editor December 18, 2021

Community Notices

Covid deaths increase by 14 in county over last week

Breaking news screen world map background. Vector illustration. Banner template for broadcast channels or internet tv. Fourteen more Covid-19-related deaths have been reported over the last week in Allegan County,…

Editor December 18, 2021

Obituaries

Private family service held for Lois Moomey, 93

Lois Moomey, age 93, died Thursday, Dec. 16. She is survived by her children Brent (Brenda) Moomey, Roxie (Chris) Scholten; grandchildren April Dreyer, Matt Dreyer, Sam Moomey, Max Moomey; great-granddaughter…

Editor December 18, 2021

Sports

Lady Clippers are 5-1 going into hoops holiday break

Cirstin Colburn The Martin girls' varsity basketball team will take a 5-1 record overall into the holiday break after a 47-9 thrashing of Fennville Friday evening. The boys' squad, however,…

Editor December 17, 2021

Sports

Wildcat boys move to 2-1 in win over Comstock Park

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team now owns a 2-1 season record overall after a 57-47 non-league triumph Friday night over visiting Comstock Park. If the Wildcats can win another,…

Editor December 17, 2021

Community Notices

Is venerable Tom’s Market of Hastings buying Sam’s?

Word on the street is that Sam's Gourmet Foods at 1180 Gun Lake Road in Yankee Springs Township is being purchased by Nicole Smith, owner of Tom's Meat Market in…

Editor December 17, 2021

Articles

John Krajewski hired as new Hopkins El principal

John Krajewski Scott VanBonn John Krajewski has been hired as the new new principal at Hopkins Elementary School beginning Jan. 3, 2022. He succeeds Scott VanBonn, who will now be…

Editor December 17, 2021

Obituaries

Visitation planned for Sunday for Tom Modreske

Thomas Carl Modreske of Wayland died Wednesday, Dec. 15. He was 86. Tom will be especially remembered for his love of family and his sense of humor. He enjoyed his…

Editor December 17, 2021

Sports

Viking 7th grade basketball team finishes undefeated

The Hopkins Middle School seventh grade boys' basketball has just concluded an undefeated season. Shown here are the team members and their coach.

Editor December 16, 2021