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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

Features

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

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — May 5, 1993 The sale of the former Kessler’s building on South…

Editor May 2, 2018

Community Notices

Bench reported missing from downtown Martin

by Austin Marsman According to a report Wednesday on the Martin Main Street Facebook page, a bench has disappeared from the village downtown. The bench was located between the Hardware…

Editor May 2, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcats getting back to normal on softball field

The Wayland High School varsity softball team seems back on track after a bit of difficult start for the season. The Lady Wildcats Tuesday recorded their sixth victory in their…

Editor May 2, 2018

Sports

Wildcat golfers ranked No. 5 in state in Division 2

The Wayland High School boys' varsity golf team is rated No. 5 in Division 2 in the April 29 state-wide poll by the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association. The Wildcats…

Editor May 1, 2018