Posted inObituaries
Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday for ‘Skip’ Stephans
Howard L. (Skip) Stephans died Friday, Jan. 10, at the age of 70. "Skip," as he was known, was born to Howard and Bettey (Broder) Stephans on July 10, 1949,…
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Vikings score rare hoops win over Godwin Heights
It isn’t often when Hopkins gets the best of perennial O-K Silver Conference boys’ basketball powerhouse Wyoming Godwin Heights. But it happened Friday night, and coach Jake Jewett said it…
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Clippers hold off Watervliet rally to score 51-43 victory
Martin used a tenacious zone defense to shut down a fast start by visiting Watervliet and went on to claim its second triumph overall this season Friday night, 51-43. The…
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Warner sisters too much for Watervliet; Martin cruises
Martin claimed its eighth victory this season Friday night with an merry 67-29 romp over Watervliet. The Lady Clippers, ranked No. 7 in this week’s Associated Press Class D poll,…
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Army Bob: Should race be a socialist vs. a capitalist?
by Robert M. Traxler I would like everyone who refers to folks like Ranger Rick and I as fascists to know that the concept or phrase was coined by Benito Mussolini,…
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Dollar General store to come to Leighton Twp. site
The fastest-growing township in Allegan County and one of the top three in all of Michigan finally will have a commercial retail store within its borders. Leighton Township soon will…
Posted inCommunity Notices
State grant to help fund Wayland summer reading
Wayland Union Schools students will can improve on reading skills this summer, thanks to an interventions grant from the Michigan Department of Education. This state grant will allow the district…
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Lady Wildcats keep on rollin’ over Byron Center
Byron Center came to the Wayland Rock 'N Bowl lanes Wednesday, but were were turned away in a girls' bowling dual match 20.5 to 9.5. The visiting boys' outfit fared…
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Austin Marsman seeks Martin school board seat
Austin Marsman, 20, today announced he is a candidate for a seat on the Martin Public Schools Board of Education. “Our school is the heart of the community,” said Marsman,…
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Bittersweet birth for newest member of the Kramer clan
Finn Noel Kramer made his grand entrance Monday morning, Jan. 6, at 9lbs 1oz and 20.6 inches long. He is shown here with his mother, Dani, and brother Myles at…