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Former state rep. candidate speaks at anti-hate rallies

Lily Chenk-Schuilting, who ran unsuccessfully for state representative from the 72nd District last November, has been one of the guest speakers at "Stop the Hate" against Asians rallies, today in…

Editor March 27, 2021

Features

Steeby students enjoy a salad of their own making

Third-graders in Ms. Danielle Hoskins' class had a salad bar party using the lettuce they grew this year in their classroom. They have a special hydroponic garden where they grew…

Editor March 27, 2021

Sports

Martin girls cop another district basketball crown

The Martin girls' varsity basketball squad won yet another Division 4 district championship Friday night by defeating a Byron Center Zion Christian team that sported a 12-1 overall record. Senior…

Editor March 26, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcats claim 2nd hoops title of this season

Wayland Friday night claimed its second championship this season in girls' basketball. The Lady Wildcats defeated South Christian 62-55, for the second time this year, to capture the Division 2…

Editor March 26, 2021

Community Notices

Two arrested after lengthy Wayland sex traffic probe

Robert H. Grigsby, 603 W. Maple St., Wayland, has been charged, along with a Grand Rapids woman, with running a prostitution ring out of his house. Grigsby, 51, was charged…

Editor March 26, 2021

Community Notices

Covid data contradictions continue in Allegan County

Data for the Coronavirus pandemic in Allegan County continues to be dominated by contradictions. While no deaths from the virus have been reported in for at least four weeks, the…

Editor March 26, 2021

Community Notices

Handgun found at Hopkins school given to sheriff dept.

A handgun found at Hopkins Middle School Thursday was turned over to the Allegan County Sheriff's Department Superintendent Gary Wood said the sheriff’s department is investigating, adding that Hopkins has…

Editor March 26, 2021

Articles

5 Lakes Brewing planning to move to Tanger Outlet

The 5 Lakes Brewing Co. restaurant and brewing busines at the mall on 142nd Avenue west of downtown Dorr will close up shop later this year and move to the…

Editor March 26, 2021

Sports

Martin earns a berth in district finals with semis win

Martin will play Tri-Unity Christian in the Division 4 district basketball tournament at 7 p.m. Saturday on the Defenders' court in Wyoming. The Clippers earned the right by defeating Kalamazoo…

Editor March 25, 2021

Sports

Vikings win upset thriller to advance to district finals

This wasn't the way it was supposed to turn out in the Division 2 district basketball tournament at Hopkins this week. Hopkins, now 9-7 overall, pulled an upset over 10-2…

Editor March 25, 2021