Editor

Lady ‘Cats offense sputters in 30-28 loss to Covenant

So how can you explain the inexplicable? The Wayland girls' basketball team's performances this week have been like a yo-yo. On Tuesday the Lady Wildcats were basking in the glow…

Editor February 18, 2021

Columns

Army Bob: Defund police and the crime rate goes up

by Robert M. Traxler We must “reimagine” policing: the mantra of the post George Floyd America. Police budgets were cut, police officers terrified of losing their freedom, homes, families, and…

Editor February 18, 2021

Articles

Hopkins Village officials to discuss Maple St. shooting

The Hopkins community is puzzled about a report of a shooting in the village Thursday morning on Maple Street. Some authorities indicated the incident had something to do with a…

Editor February 18, 2021

Obituaries

Visitation will be Friday for Patricia Hayward, 88

Patricia Ann Hayward, age 88, died Tuesday, Feb. 16. Patricia is remembered as a loving mom and grandma. After retirement, she and her husband Dick often traveled to spend time…

Editor February 18, 2021

Sports

Lady Clippers absorb 2nd consecutive defeat, 50-39

The Martin girls’ varsity basketball team suffered its second consecutive defeat, this time Wednesday at Watervliet, 50-39. The Clippers boys came up short by one point, 61-60, on the same…

Editor February 17, 2021

Sports

Lady Vikings enjoy a big night on lanes vs. Belding

Hopkins girls had a big night on the bowling lanes Monday night, taking 29 of a possible 30 points verses Belding. The boys, meanwhile, ran into a tough Belding team…

Editor February 17, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcat bowlers win again, boys keep improving

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team continued to show improvements, even though its lost 22.5 to 7.5 to South Christian Wednesday afternoon at Spectrum Lanes. The Lady Wildcats, meanwhile, had…

Editor February 17, 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 — Feb. 21, 1996 Dorr and Leighton Township officials agree that sewer extensions…

Editor February 17, 2021

Editorial

Cautionary tips on coping with the bitter winter cold

To the editor: Being stationed in the great state of Alaska for three winters gives one a great respect for and some knowledge of dangerously cold weather. So allow me…

Editor February 17, 2021

Sports

Both Hopkins and Wayland boys’ hoops teams are 1-3

The Hopkins and Wayland basketball teams both saw their overall season records slip to 1-3 Tuesday night with defeats at the hands of league opponents. Wayland was throttled 74-28 by…

Editor February 17, 2021