Editor

Fireworks ordinance for Watson doesn’t seem likely

A proposed ordinance to further regulate when fireworks can be launched in Watson Township doesn't appear to have a good chance of being adopted. Supervisor Kevin Travis Thursday evening presented…

Editor February 7, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral Saturday for tiny dancer Audrianna Church

Audrianna Church, age 4, died Tuesday, Feb. 5. Audrianna loved to dance, Doc McStuffins, and her family -- especially her brothers. She will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Jonathon…

Editor February 7, 2019

Community Notices

Local Food Truck success continues; volunteers sought

The Wayland Area Mobile Food Pantry (Food Truck) completed another successful year in 2018, providing fresh fruit and vegetables, along with other edible items to the local food insecure population.…

Editor February 7, 2019

Community Notices

Icy roads lead to a return of area school closings

Students in local school districts have spent more days at home than in the classrooms over the past couple of weeks. Icy road conditions again shut down schools and made…

Editor February 7, 2019

Sports

Hopkins bowl teams have just 1 loss between them

Both the Hopkins boys' and girls' varsity bowling teams defeated Wyoming Lee Wednesday afternoon at Brewhouse Lanes in Dorr. The boys are undefeated in dual matches this season and the…

Editor February 6, 2019

Sports

WHS boys settle for 15-15 tie with FHE on the lanes

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team came within a whisker of claiming its third win this season Wednesday night, but it had to settle for a 15-15 tie against conference…

Editor February 6, 2019

Features

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

(Taken from the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Feb. 9, 1994 More than 100 Watson Township residents were pleased with…

Editor February 6, 2019

Sports

Lady Vikings withstand fierce Godwin rally, 61-58

The Hopkins girls' basketball team had to hang on for dear life at Wyoming Godwin Heights Tuesday to score a 61-58 victory. The Lady Vikings took an early lead and…

Editor February 6, 2019

Sports

Lady Vikings avenge only bowling loss of the season

The Hopkins girls' varsity bowling team defeated Northpointe Christian 29-1 at Northfield Lanes in Grand Rapids Tuesday. With the victory, they were able to avenge their only loss of the…

Editor February 5, 2019

Community Notices

Martin Schools’ Hall of Fame inductees announced

Martin Public Schools held a ceremony on Friday, Feb. 1, to honor two new inductees into the Martin Hall of Fame. This year's inductees were Jim Pegg and Anita Rambadt.…

Editor February 5, 2019