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Hopkins FFA wins lots of hardware at state convention

March 9, 2018

The Hopkins Demo Team, Madison Ellis, Katrina Tucker ad Stephanie Harvey. Members of the Hopkins chapter of the FFA brought home plenty of hardware after the organization’s state convention at Michigan State University Thursday and Friday. Bailey Couch was named the state champion in the Greenhand Speaker contest. Lexie Wilson...

Community Notices

Threat to Martin Public Schools deemed not credible

March 9, 2018

by Austin Marsman A threat of violence was made by a student to Martin Public Schools earlier this week. Another student reported the threat to administration officials Thursday and action was taken. Allegan County Sheriff's office and school officials investigated the threat and deemed it not credible. Officials also met...

Lady Clippers’ hardcourt run halted by Athens, 41-28

March 9, 2018

by Austin Marsman It was an emotional end to Martin's hoops season Thursday evening in the Class D regional championship game after Athens stopped the Lady Clippers season on a 41-28 dime. After one period, Athens was up 12-6 and the Lady Clippers attempted to make a comeback, trailing 25-21....

Wildcats win ‘Border War V’ for district hoops title

March 9, 2018

Senior Carter Nyp hogs the district trophy while getting helped up by teammate Jack Donewald. It was a sad ending to a good basketball season for Hopkins. It was a glad extension of a difficult season for Wayland. Wayland prevailed 65-41 in the Class B district tournament finals Friday night...

Credit card skimmer reported at Martin gas station

March 9, 2018

A credit card skimmer has been reported at the Marathon gas station on M-222 at the U.S.-131 expressway. The Allegan County Sheriff’s Department indicates evidence of a skimmer was located Wednesday when deputies were summoned to a gas pump. They said the skimmer device was not visible from the outside....

Chief Harper 1 of 2 finalists at Zeeland; Wood cut

March 9, 2018

Gary Wood Of two local public officials who have been reported to be seeking similar jobs elsewhere, one is one of two candidates left standing and the other did not make the final cut after interviews. Wayland City Police Chief Steven Harper now is one of two remaining candidates for...

Columns

Army Bob: Forstchen’s series a very scary scenario

March 8, 2018

by Robert M. Traxler This may be a large surprise to the good folks on the left, but those of us on the right do read books. A series of three books was recommended to me: One Second After, One Year After and The Final Day by William Forstchen. The...

Leighton to seek road, public safety millage hikes

March 8, 2018

Leighton Township voters will be asked in the August primary election to support millage renewal requests for public safety and roads and one more mill for roads and an added half mill for public safety. The Township Board Thursday evening voted unanimously to have the four questions added to the...

Howardsville ends Martin boys’ hoops season, 61-50

March 8, 2018

by Austin Marsman Dylan Jergens (23) looks to get down the court as Cayden Curry provides the defense. Howardsville Christian kept a solid lead throughout Wednesday’s district tournament semifinal contest, ultimately posting a 61-50 decision over Martin. At the one-quarter mark, Howardsville was up 18 to 15 and led 37...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

March 8, 2018

25 Years Ago — March 10, 1993 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has denied Sam Bravata of Gun Lake permits to develop two properties. Project opponent Paul Rose said, “There’s not many wetlands left on Gun Lake. We have to put an end to it (development) sometime before we...

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