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Lady Vikes land 3 on all-conference volleyball team

Three members of the Hopkins varsity volleyball team were named to the O-K Silver all-conference squad. They were Mady Weber, Avery Roxbury and Corrie Wisser. Sophomore Kate Cleypool earned honorable…

Editor November 4, 2021

Obituaries

Service will be Sunday in Martin for Jack Washburn

Jack Lee Washburn, age 78, died Friday, Oct. 29. Jack was born on July 9, 1943, to Clair and Bertha (Carpenter) Washburn. Jack served four years in the Air Force.…

Editor November 4, 2021

Sports

Wildcats to meet South Christian in district finals

Wayland Wednesday evening advanced to the district volleyball tournament finals Thursday night by defeating Hamilton in three competitive straight sets, 25-17, 25-18 and 25-21. The Wildcats' opponent in the final…

Editor November 3, 2021

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now historical library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 4, 1996 As Wayland Union Schools begins considering privatizing services, the…

Editor November 3, 2021

Community Notices

Pfizer vaccine for ages 5-11 available here next week

The Allegan County Health Department will start vaccinating children ages 5-11 years old with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, Nov. 8. The vaccine was authorized and recommended by the…

Editor November 3, 2021

Sports

Martin grid rematch with Mendon will be at Delton

The post-season eight-man playoff football game between Martin and Mendon will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Delton High School's field. Martin defeated Mendon 28-20 last month during the…

Editor November 3, 2021

Articles

Wayland City Council’s election is a real yawner

The results of the Wayland City Council election Tuesday were about as predictable as a Republican candidate’s victory in Allegan or Barry County. Three incumbents were running unopposed on the…

Editor November 2, 2021

Obituaries

Local Right to Life warrior Rusty Dutkiewicz, 92, dies

Mary Louise (Rusty) Dutkiewicz of Dorr, the matriarch of the family that owned and operated Dick's Market for 65 years, died Tuesday, Nov. 2. She was 92. Despite her obligations…

Editor November 2, 2021

Sports

Wildcats, Vikings to play in district semis at Wayland

Both the Hopkins and Wayland varsity volleyball teams will be in action at the district tournament Wednesday evening at Wayland High School's gym. The Lady Wildcats, coached by Krissy Dill,…

Editor November 2, 2021

Columns

Halloween actually is all about community, not just getting candy for the kids

by Denise Dykstra It’s been quite the journey, me and Halloween. When I was young, I did not give one thought to Halloween. My parents always hosted a very large…

Editor November 2, 2021