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Rock ‘N Bowl may soon be able to sell alcohol

The projected new owners of the Rock ’N Bowl establishment got a huge boost from the Leighton Township Board Thursday night. Tim Elzinga and Dean Rosendaal of Pin3LLC are forging…

Editor May 2, 2024

Sports

Vikings win 3 track duals; Helder sets 400 record

What a day for both Hopkins High School track teams! Both the girls’ and boys’ squads came up with three dual meet victories over Wyoming Godwin Heights, Comstock Park and…

Editor May 2, 2024

Sports

Lady Wildcats sweep another O-K Gold opponent

Madi Ludema had a really good ballgame against Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the twin bill opener Thursday in a 19-1 victory and then the “Cats cruised to a 15-0…

Editor May 2, 2024

Coming Events

Martin Elementary lot partially closed Monday

The Martin Elementary School parking lot will be partially closed Monday, May 6, for the entire day due to exploratory drilling to collect core samples for soil testing. The drilling…

Editor May 2, 2024

Community Notices

Motorcyclist killed in crash in Leighton Township

Less than 24 hours after the report of a fatal motorcycle crash in Leighton Township, a GoFundMe post appeared on Facebook that might identify the victim. The post read: "...…

Editor May 1, 2024

Community Notices

Dorr Elementary is a national ‘Showcase School’

Dorr Elementary has been selected as a 2023-2024 Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School. Awardees demonstrate a high level of performance and a positive culture and climate for learning. A…

Editor May 1, 2024

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The Michigan State Telephone Company (the predecessor of Michigan Bell) purchased its first motor vehicle in…

Editor May 1, 2024

Features

Local fire depts., students take part in’Wash Away’

The Leighton, Dorr and City of Wayland fire departments Wednesday took part in a “Wildcat Wash Away” event. Students who signed up to attend the event would gather in our…

Editor May 1, 2024

Sports

Wildcat softball team remains unbeaten in Gold

The Wayland varsity softball team Tuesday hiked its O-K Gold Conference record to 6-0 and captured its ninth consecutive victory with a shutout doubleheader triumph at Forest Hills Eastern. Hurlers…

Editor May 1, 2024

Sports

Wildcat boys and girls both lose in double duals

Both the Wayland boys’ and girls’ track teams had a tough day Tuesday at Forest Hills Eastern, dropping matches to the host school and Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The losses…

Editor May 1, 2024