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Martin, Wildcat girls’ hoops seasons end in quarterfinal

Both the Wayland and Martin girls' terrific basketball seasons came to an end Monday in the semifinal round of the Division 2 and Division 4 tournaments, respectively. Wayland was defeated…

Editor April 5, 2021

Columns

Yes It’s True: Individualism can have serious downside

“Many hands make work light.” — Old Chinese proverb I saw and heard an interview of Adam Curtis, my favorite documentary film maker, who insisted that the beginning of the…

Editor April 4, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcats face tough 19-1 Newaygo in quarters

The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team will meet Newaygo in the quarterfinals of the post-season state tournament at 7 p.m. Monday at Vicksburg High School. The Lady Wildcats have their…

Editor April 4, 2021

Sports

Carsen Young finishes 4th in state wrestling meet

Carsen Young of Martin has earned all-state accolades in two sports this academic year. Young. a senior, finished fourth in the 160-pound weight division Saturday, losing twice during the day…

Editor April 3, 2021

Community Notices

Gusty wins, dry conditions creating grass fire hazards

Gusty winds, warmer temperatures and continued dry conditions will create high potential to start brush fires, and for those fires to burn out of control today. This especially includes fires…

Editor April 3, 2021

Obituaries

Jane Cooke’s service slated for Saturday, May 8 in Dorr

Jane C. Cooke (Ritsema), 89, died Friday, March 26. Jane’s comfort in life and in death was that she belonged to her faithful Savior, Jesus Christ. Her joy was in…

Editor April 3, 2021

Sports

Hopkins’ Ashtyn Bennett takes 6th in state tourney

Ashtyn Bennett of Hopkins placed sixth in the state in the Division 3 wrestling tournament Friday in the 125-pound division. The Viking, who established the school record for victories in…

Editor April 2, 2021

Obituaries

Graveside service is April 20 for Lyman Moored

Lyman Ferris Moored, 92 of Jenison, died Friday, March 26, at Metro Health Village in Wyoming. Born April 4, 1928, in Salem Township, the son of the late Lynn and…

Editor April 2, 2021

Articles

At least 2 fire depts. report record number of calls

Both the Leighton Township and Hopkins Area fire departments are reporting a record number of calls for the first quarter of 2021. The Hopkins Area Fire Department posted on Facebook:…

Editor April 1, 2021

Articles

Watson officials get double digit percent pay increases

The Watson Township Board Thursday night adopted a 2021-22 balanced general fund budget of $302,950, but the most interesting part is that it calls for all township officials to get…

Editor April 1, 2021