Posted inEditorial
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…
Posted inSports
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…
Posted inObituaries
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…
Posted inCommunity 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…
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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…
Posted inSports
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…
Posted inSports
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…
Posted inCommunity 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…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Chief Harper 1 of 2 finalists at Zeeland; Wood cut
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…
Posted inColumns
Army Bob: Forstchen’s series a very scary scenario
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…