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Former State Rep., Senator Patty Birkholz dies at 74

Former Michigan State Rep and Senator Patty Birkholz, 74, of Saugatuck died of cancer Thursday, May 3. Birkholz served three two-year terms in the Michigan House and two four-year…

Editor May 4, 2018

Articles

Watson officials worry about minimum width ordinance

The Watson Township Planning Commission is grappling with a possible ordinance requiring a minimum width for all dwellings, which Commissioner Chuck Andrysiak said might eventually outlaw single-wide mobile homes. "It…

Editor May 4, 2018

Features

Watson roadside grave reveals eerie, tragic story

A tragic and eerie story was unraveled Thursday night at the Watson Township Board meeting in response to a resident's inquiry about a roadside grave on the north side of…

Editor May 3, 2018

Sports

WHS, Martin track teams to join Hopkins Invitational

Wayland, Hopkins and Martin all will join the fun this Saturday morning and afternoon at the Hopkins Track Invitational. The Viking boys and girls have enjoyed a week off, the…

Editor May 3, 2018

Sports

Vikings now 8-6 after 2 victories over Kelloggsville

The Hopkins varsity baseball team now has an overall record of 8-6 after defeating O-K Silver Conference rival Kelloggsville 5-1 Wednesday and 8-3 Monday. Trailing 1-0 early in Wednesday’s game,…

Editor May 3, 2018

Obituaries

Service May 12 for ‘Scottie,’ former Gun Lake man

Duane Edward "Scottie" Scott, aged 83, of Lakeview, formerly of Gun Lake, died April 26. He was preceded in death by his son Russell. He is survived by his children,…

Editor May 3, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral mass in Dorr Saturday for Dianne Perin, 76

Dianne Perin (Smith), age 76, died Tuesday, May 1. Dianne was a proud member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. She will be lovingly remembered by her…

Editor May 3, 2018

Community Notices

Night-time angler rescued by deputies at Dumont Lake

The Allegan County Dive/Rescue team was able to recover a fisherman in distress on Dumont Lake at about 3 a.m. Thursday. Deputies said a resident on the lake who called…

Editor May 3, 2018

Sports

Wildcats 1-12 on baseball diamond thus far this season

The Wayland varsity baseball team has logged a 1-12 record overall thus far this season. The Wildcats most recently lost a doubleheader against O-K Gold Conference rival Wyoming, 19-5 and…

Editor May 2, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings take 4th straight triumph in 16-0 romp

The Hopkins girls' varsity softball team claimed its fourth straight victory Wednesday afternoon at Kelloggsville with a 16-0 romp in four innings. The Lady Vikings, now 7-3 on the season…

Editor May 2, 2018