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Austin Marsman chosen as Martin DAR Good Citizen

Austin Marsman has been selected as this year's Martin High School recipient of the DAR Good Citizenship award. The DAR, or Daughters of the American Revolution, will honor him at…

Editor March 2, 2018

Articles

Hopkins superintendent finalist for Hudsonville post

Hopkins Schools Superintendent Gary Wood is one of six finalists for the superintendent’s post at Hudsonville. The candidates, who will be interviewed Monday and Tuesday, March 5 and 6, are…

Editor March 2, 2018

Sports

Hopkins boys end regular hoops season with 11-9 record

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team ended the regular season Thursday evening on a positive note with a 72-44 victory over non-league opponent Comstock. The Vikings ended the regular season…

Editor March 2, 2018

Columns

Army Bob: We must resist American march to socialism

Socialism or Democracy, an imperial or free government? Amendment 1 – Freedom of Religion, Speech and the Press Amendment 2 – Right to Bear Arms Amendment 3 – Housing of…

Editor March 2, 2018

Features

WHS Emerging Strings group captures No. 1 rating

The Emerging Strings musical ensemble from Wayland High School, captured a first division rating from judges at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association festival. The group is conducted…

Editor March 1, 2018

Sports

Persistence pays off for Martin in regular season finale

by Austin Marsman It was a Senior Night that didn’t disappoint for the martin boys' basketball team as it grabbed a 47-44 win over Galesburg-Augusta that can be chalked up…

Editor March 1, 2018

Articles

Watson medical marijuana ordinance work terminated

Northeast Allegan County's first and only attempt to craft an ordinance on medical marijuana officially has been terminated by the Watson Township Board. The board Thursday evening voted unanimously, 5-0,…

Editor March 1, 2018

Features

Wayland Middle School 8th-grader wins regional spelling bee

Tiffany Zheng, an eighth-grader from Wayland Union Middle School, earned the title of championship speller at the Allegan Regional Spelling Bee Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Wayland Union Middle School. She…

Editor March 1, 2018

Features

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

25 Years Ago — March 3, 1993 Reporter Pat Staley wrote an analysis piece on the progress of Allegan County’s recycling program, maintaining that it’s had its problems but is…

Editor March 1, 2018

Sports

Lady Clippers edge Climax-Scotts to make district finals

by Austin Marsman Martin's nemesis in girls' basketball over many recent years in district play has been Climax-Scotts. The Lady Clippers, even in their better years, have stumbled against the Panthers…

Editor March 1, 2018