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Martin girls ride 3rd period burst to win district opener

The Martin girls' varsity basketball team defeated Tri-Unity Christian 49-41 in the opening round of the Division 4 district tournament. Hopkins did not fare as well in its district tourney…

Editor March 22, 2021

Columns

Warm and hearty roast beef; ‘It’s what’s for dinner!’

by Kathy Hamman Miller Roast Beef — It’s an easy to make warm and hearty dinner that the entire family will enjoy To make a tender roast take a three-pound beef…

Editor March 22, 2021

Features

Youth in Govt. students join spring conference virtually

The Wayland High School delegation to Michigan Youth in Government had its spring conference this past weekend. The student-led organization encourages our members to defend and argue bill and national…

Editor March 22, 2021

Sports

Brenden Gossman ties for 1st in Toledo bowl tourney

Hopkins High School graduate Brenden Gossman tied for first place over the weekend in the American Heartland 3 bowling tournament at Southwyk Lanes in Toledo, Ohio. Gossman, a Division 3 all-state…

Editor March 21, 2021

Community Notices

Area departments reporting surge in grass fire incidents

Area fire department officials are reporting a surge in responding to grass fire reports. Exceedingly dry conditions are making it too easy for residents burning leaves or having camp fires…

Editor March 21, 2021

Columns

Yes It’s True: Politics really is just a popularity contest

When I was just a young lad, perhaps my favorite periodical was the monthly “Sport” Magazine. I enjoyed its terrific photographs and interesting stories about the sporting world, and I…

Editor March 21, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: On taking a week off from civilization

by Phyllis McCrossin It is Sunday, March 14, as I write this. We are at one of our favorite campgrounds – Cibbets Flats. It is located deep in the Cleveland…

Editor March 21, 2021

Obituaries

Monterey Twp. native Jerry Garlock to have no funeral

Monterey Township native Jerry Garlock passed away Friday, March 19, at his home in Otsego. He was 93. He was born April 5, 1927 in Monterey Township, the son of…

Editor March 21, 2021

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial is Monday for Lisa Rewa, 65

Lisa A. Rewa, age 65, died Friday March 19. She is survived by her husband of nearly 45 years, Ed Rewa; children Nolan (Marie) Rewa and Morgan (Andy) Coon; grandchildren…

Editor March 20, 2021

Sports

Girls miss state; Kadence is regional bowling champion

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team finished third in the Division 2 regional tournament Saturday, but the "Continental Curse" and Covid-19 are keeping them from entry in the state competition.…

Editor March 20, 2021