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JC Wheeler Library in Martin suspends programs

In light of the closing of Michigan schools and based on recommendations from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the JC Wheeler Public Library will suspend all programming…

Editor March 13, 2020

Columns

Army Bob: So the Dems are down to 2 old white men

Senator Mazie Hirono (D- HI) previously stated, “Old white men should just sit down and shut up.” OK, is she including Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders, the…

Editor March 13, 2020

Community Notices

Area public schools to be closed March 16 to April 5

Most Allegan County public schools were in session today, but all others in Michigan will be closed from March 16 to April 5 because of the threat of spreading the…

Editor March 13, 2020

Articles

Leighton to install cameras to catch juvenile hooligans

Leighton Township officials have had enough of the antics of young teen hooligans who have been vandalizing the township hall. The Township Board agreed Thursday evening to install video cameras…

Editor March 12, 2020

Obituaries

Chuck Andrysiak, Watson trustee, dies in traffic crash

Watson Township Trustee Chuck Andrysiak died Monday from injuries in a car accident. He was 58. Andrysiak, who retired as a senior process development specialist at Pfizer in Kalamazoo, served…

Editor March 12, 2020

Sports

‘Cat frosh sensation makes D-2 all-state bowling team

Wayland High School freshman Kadence Bottrall has been named to the first unit of the Division 2 all-state bowling team. Her coach and father, Eric, commented, "I can’t be more proud of…

Editor March 12, 2020

Community Notices

WHS Jazz Band earns Division 1 rating at districts

The Wayland High School Jazz Band, under the Direction of Kelli Smith, is coming home with a superior rating (Division 1) for the sixth year in a row. The ensemble…

Editor March 12, 2020

Sports

MHSAA cancels Martin girls’, boys’ tourney games

The Martin girls’ varsity basketball regional final contest tonight at 6:30 has been canceled by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. The Clippers boys' district finals contest Friday evening also…

Editor March 12, 2020

Obituaries

Funeral March 21 for Wilma Smith, 93, of Burnips

Wilma Smith died Monday, March 9, at Georgetown and Cambridge Manor. She was 93. Wilma was born in Burnips on March 26, 1926 to Anthony and Friedericka (nee Strickfaden) Berens.…

Editor March 12, 2020

Sports

Martin boys, girls only area teams left in hoops tourney

Martin is the only area boys’ varsity basketball team still standing after district tournament semifinal play Wednesday evening. The Clippers turned back Kalamazoo Heritage Christian 48-14 to earn a date…

Editor March 11, 2020