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Hamilton ends Hopkins girls basketball season

The Hopkins girls’ basketball team had its season ended Monday night in the first round of the districts post-season tournament. The Lady Vikings fell 34-26 and finished the season with…

Editor March 4, 2025

Obituaries

Celebration of life is slated for Dean Rantz

Dean A. Rantz, age 66, of Shelbyville, died Feb. 16 in Allegan. Born on March 10, 1958, in Hastings, to Harold and Janet (Johncock) Rantz, Dean was a lifelong resident…

Editor March 4, 2025

Features

Gun Lake Casino to open hotel on Friday

Gun Lake Casino Resort and invited guests. are being beckoned to a grand opening and expansion Friday featuring a 16-story luxury hotel tower, the MnoYé Spa, the new Sandhill Café,…

Editor March 4, 2025

Obituaries

Funeral set Thursday for Charlotte Fein, 79

Charlotte Fein, age 79 of North Dorr, died peacefully in her home Saturday, March 1 Charlotte was a devoted member of St. Mary's Visitation Parish and very involved in church…

Editor March 4, 2025

Features

Ann McInerny interim deputy city clerk

Ann McInerny Ann McInerny, who retired as Wayland Township Clerk at the end of 2024, has agreed to serve as temporary deputy clerk for the City of Wayland. McInerny, who…

Editor March 3, 2025

Articles

Council to hear plans for Cars 2 Go March 17

The Wayland City Council Monday, March 17, will take up the issue of the Gun Lake Tribe’s proposal to establish an apartment complex on the vacant lot at the corner…

Editor March 3, 2025

Columns

King & I: We avoided a California marine layer

In Michigan we simply call it fog. Here in California they call it a “marine layer.” There is a long, technical explanation of what a marine layer is, but basically…

Editor March 3, 2025

Sports

Haylen Buell state wrestling runner-up

Martin's Haylen Buell ended his junior year in wrestling with a 55-5 record and second place in the state Saturday in the individual finals. Martin coach Curry said, "We are…

Editor March 2, 2025

Columns

Breakfast souffle good for family gatherings

by Kathy Hamman Miller This recipe is great when planning a family breakfast get together. Being able to make it up the night before, gives you more time with your…

Editor March 2, 2025

Features

Leighton department honors firefighters

The Leighton Township Fire Department recently had its annual banquet. Members acknowledged Lt. Scott Glupkers' (shown above) dedication for responding to the most calls. Greg Bultsma took honors as Firefighter…

Editor March 2, 2025