Posted inObituaries
Graveside service set for Harry Hicks, 83, of Martin
Harry D. Hicks died Monday, May 4, at his home in Martin. He was 83. He was born April 7, 1937, the son of Evington and Rita (Wiggins) Hicks. Harry…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Hopkins Schools’ sinking fund renewal approved
The Hopkins Public Schools' request for renewal of the site sinking fund levy of 1.6 mills was approved in a special election Tuesday by a vote of 852 to 758.…
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Ranger Rick: Gov. Whitmer is abusing her authority
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has spoken. Like the life of a furry, fat, sleepy groundhog Punxsutawney Phil from Punxsutawney, Pa., Michigan has a prognosticator of prodigious visions. She is the…
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Allegan County’s COVID-19 numbers at 116 as of May 4
The Allegan County Health Department reported 116 cases of county residents testing positive for the COVID-19 Coronavirus as of this morning, Tuesday, May 5. There still are two reports of…
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Is a Pronto Pup franchise coming to Gun Lake?
The Gun Lake area is abuzz with the potential news of the arrival of a Pronto Pup hot dog eatery locating near Sam's Landing on March Road. Word on the…
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Grandma’s Recipe Box: From Robin Hood Flour
Robin Hood Flour recipes were a staple for many kitchens back in the day. A variety of sauces may be made using this basic recipe. For example: Add 1/2 cup…
Posted inEditorial
Lady Clippers disappointed, but it was one heckuva ride
To our fans and the Martin community: As the days have passed since our season was canceled, I have had a lot of time to reflect on the amazing run…
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City has full crews picking up roadside twigs, brush
Wayland City Manager Joshua Eggleston Monday evening told council members he didn’t have to furlough city workers as they began picking up twigs, branches and brush on city roadsides. He…
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Basura: Keeping promises column prompted memory
Re: the editor's recent column about not keeping promises and buying goods made in foreign lands. This piece brought to mind times gone by. In 1999, I had occasion to…
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Hopkins schools deals with virus crisis as best it can
In these eerie times of COVID-19 and virtual rather than face-to-face learning and meetings, Hopkins Board of Education members Monday evening learned the local district is soldiering on to meet…