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Traffic incidents keep rescue personnel busy

Multiple traffic accidents on the U.S. 131 expressway on the northbound and southbound lanes near Plainwell and Martin caused vehicles to slow to a stand still Friday. Martin Fire and…

Editor April 26, 2025

Sports

Lady Wildcats sweep 2nd straight twin bill

The Wayland High School softball won its second doubleheader this week Friday with a sweep of Kalamazoo Christian. The Lady Wildcats lifted their overall season record to 9-2 by defeating…

Editor April 25, 2025

Obituaries

Funeral April 29 for Helen Leep of Martin

Helen Leep, 84, of Martin, died Thursday, April 24. Helen was born on Oct. 19, 1940, to Andrew and Ann (Koen) Haaksma. For 37 years, Helen was a manager at…

Editor April 25, 2025

Sports

Martin track teams lose 2 in double dual

Veyda Conley It was a rough day for Martin at a Southwest Athletic Conference double dual meet Wednesday for both the boys’ and girls’ teams. Both Clipper outfits absorbed defeats…

Editor April 25, 2025

Features

Service will be May 5 for Jim Sebright, 83

James J. Sebright, 83, died Tuesday, April 22, at his home in Plainwell. Prior to his passing, Vicki leaned in and whispered, “Jim, hold a spot for me.” A precious…

Editor April 24, 2025

Features

Hopkins takes 2 wins from nonleague foe Zeeland East

Madison Schwartz earlier this week broke the Hopkins school record for career stolen bases. COVER PHOTO: Grace Stallard The Hopkins softball team Thursday afternoon pulled out a couple of gritty…

Editor April 24, 2025

Articles

Dorr Twp. doubles down on golf cart ban

Golf carts on sidewalks have been getting a lot of attention lately in Dorr and the Township Board Thursday night reiterated its opposition to use of motorized vehicles on public…

Editor April 24, 2025

Features

Capturing Kids’ Hearts honor won by Steeby

COVER PHOTO: Steeby Principal Karri Bailey Steeby Elementary has been named a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School for 2024-2025. Principal Karri Bailey said, “We are thrilled to announce that…

Editor April 24, 2025

Features

Army Bob: We must reform higher education funding

by Robert M. Traxler The President and Fellows of Harvard College (the full official name of Harvard University) has some 23 thousand students with $53 billion in endowments that is…

Editor April 24, 2025

Features

Memorial service May 31 for Hopkins native

Hopkins native Ted McLaughlin died Saturday, April 19. He was 90 years old. He was born on Nov. 15, 1934, to Lloyd and Nina (Miner) McLaughlin of Hopkins. He lived…

Editor April 24, 2025