Editor

Allegan Hillside in lockdown Friday due to trespassing

by Austin Marsman The Allegan main campus for the Hillside Learning and Behavior Center went into lockdown Friday afternoon after reports of a trespasser on campus. Public Information Coordinator Tom…

Editor March 12, 2018

Community Notices

Dorr Township man, 36, missing since Friday night

The Allegan County Sheriff’s office is investigating a report of a missing person and is seeking the public’s assistance. Deputies were dispatched to the Amerson residence in Dorr Township and…

Editor March 11, 2018

Editorial

Let’s follow Texas’ lead to end rigged election system

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I hereby ask the Michigan Legislature to pass a law that requires runoffs when…

Editor March 10, 2018

Sports

Presley Hudson, CMU to play in NCAA women’s tourney

Presley Hudson, a 2015 graduate of Wayland High School, is heading the NCAA women's basketball tournament later this month with Central Michigan University. CMU Saturday posted a 96-91 victory in…

Editor March 10, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral will be Wednesday for Nadine Ellinger, 79

Nadine Kay Ellinger, age 79, formerly of Shelbyville, died Sunday, March 4. Nadine loved her dogs; Dobby, Finnigan, Kennedy. She spent much of her time with her pets. Nadine was involved…

Editor March 10, 2018

Community Notices

Hopkins FFA wins lots of hardware at state convention

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…

Editor March 9, 2018

Community Notices

Threat to Martin Public Schools deemed not credible

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…

Editor March 9, 2018

Sports

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

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…

Editor March 9, 2018

Sports

Wildcats win ‘Border War V’ for district hoops title

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…

Editor March 9, 2018

Community Notices

Credit card skimmer reported at Martin gas station

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…

Editor March 9, 2018