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Andrew Augustin wins promotion to principal

Robin Seniura Wayland Middle School Assistant Principal Andrew Augustin has been promoted to Dorr Elementary Principal, succeeding Robin Seniura, who is retiring in June. Augustin has been with the Wayland…

Editor April 7, 2025

Columns

For the easiest and tastiest lasagna

by Kathy Hamman Miller Easiest and tastiest lasagna ever! This lasagna can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to two days before baking. It also can be…

Editor April 7, 2025

Obituaries

Funeral Tuesday for Eleanor Milhiem, 92

Eleanor Mae (Clawson) Milhiem died Friday, April 4. She was 92. She was born at home in Hopkins, on July 26, 1932, to Leonard and Sophia (Nowakowski) Clawson. She married…

Editor April 7, 2025

Columns

King & I: Finally, we purchase a new trailer

by Phyllis McCrossin So, King and I did a thing last week. After having the trailer repaired in Arizona, we made it as far as St. Louis when we had…

Editor April 6, 2025

Columns

Army Bob: Is our drug problem insolvable?

by Robert M. Traxler EDITOR’S NOTE: Because of a glitch in. David T. Young’s computer e-mail program, the Army Bob column inadvertently was overlooked in the past two weeks. The…

Editor April 6, 2025

Features

Former Hopkins youth’s medical condition rare

Dakota Huizenga, formerly of Hopkins is suffering from a medical condition that is affecting fewer than 1,000 people in the United States and his mother, Melissa Huizenga, is asking for…

Editor April 5, 2025

Columns

Yes It’s True: Tell the truth whenever you can

Rick Leach Not long ago and not far away, the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks in Albion welcomed a special guest speaker to their annual dinner — former…

Editor April 5, 2025

Obituaries

Service set for April 11 for Duane Haywood

Duane Jon Haywood ("Woody"), 73, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 3, at his home in Wayland. He was born Dec. 22, 1951, to Leon and Esther Haywood and grew up with…

Editor April 5, 2025

Features

What is the first sign of spring ending winter?

A frequently asked question at this time of the year is, "What is the first sign of spring?" Some say it's spotting the first robin in the yard. Others say…

Editor April 4, 2025

Features

Bridge closure over 146th and 131 noted

The Allegan County Road Commission has announced a bridge closure on 146th Avenue over US-131 until further notice due to a hit on the structure from U.S.-131 traffic. Please seek…

Editor April 4, 2025