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Area firefighters battle cold, blaze at Cobb Lake location

A structural fire at a Cobb Lake residence Saturday in Yankee Springs Township resulted in a total loss, but no one was in injured. Firefighters from Leighton Township department, Martin…

Editor February 14, 2021

Sports

3-0 Lady Wildcats to face stern test against Sailors

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team hiked its overall season record to 3-0 Saturday evening with a 59-44 verdict over visiting Cedar Springs. Also on Saturday, the Hopkins girls more…

Editor February 13, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcats take 6th at Hudsonville bowl tourney

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team placed sixth Saturday in the Hudsonville Invitational Tournament. "I can’t be more proud of this group of ladies today," coach Eric Bottrall said. "The…

Editor February 13, 2021

Sports

Wildcat boys’ hoops coach finally scores 1st victory

For Wayland High School varsity basketball coach Chris Jasinski, the wait is over. Jasinski, who took over the reins of the Wildcat program last year, finally picked up his first…

Editor February 13, 2021

Sports

Vikings win thriller; girls’ record evened at 1-1 in loss

Colin Weber nailed the game-winning basket with three seconds remaining to propel the Hopkins boys' baskeball team to a thrilling 51-49 triumph over Sparta Friday night. Earlier in the evening,…

Editor February 12, 2021

Community Notices

Stats still improving, but county Covid deaths at 110

The number of deaths in Allegan County associated with the Coronavirus moved up to 110, as compared to 105 last Monday. Despite the increase, statistics continue to look positive in…

Editor February 12, 2021

Sports

Lady Clippers move to 2-0 with victory over Coloma

The Martin girls’ varsity basketball team copped its second victory in as many outings this season Friday evening with a convincing 43-26 verdict over Coloma. Coloma, however, defeated the Martin…

Editor February 12, 2021

Sports

Viking boys, girls bowl teams both lose to Sparta

Both the Hopkins girls' and boys' varsity bowling teams lost Wednesday to O-K Silver Conference rival Sparta. After the Baker games, the boys and girls were both down by 10 points…

Editor February 12, 2021

Obituaries

Graveside service Sunday for Daniel Commons, 65

Daniel Gray Commons, 65, of Hopkins, died Thursday, Feb. 11, at his home. Born Aug. 5, 1955, in Allegan, he was the son of Beverly J. (Smith) Commons and the…

Editor February 12, 2021

Obituaries

Visitation for Fred Kuhn, 71, will be Tuesday in Dorr

Fred Kuhn, 71, of Dorr, died Friday, Feb. 5. Fred retired from Dorr Standard after many years of service. He enjoyed camping at Hardy Dam and going to the casino,…

Editor February 12, 2021