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Martin frosh running star finishes 15th in state meet

Martin freshman Veyda Conley finished 15th in the state cross-country championship meet Saturday morning at Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn. The Clippers' running sensation finished the five-kilometer course in 19:33.2,…

Editor November 4, 2023

Community Notices

Woman found safe after missing report in Monterey

EDITOR'S NOTE: Erica Scott has been found safe, according to Allegan County Sheriff's Office. The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing woman in the area of…

Editor November 4, 2023

Sports

Martin’s grid revenge takes Clippers to playoff semis

Revenge is sweet, especially in the playoffs. It happened to the Martin eight-man football team Friday night in a convincing 28-6 victory over Gobles in the second round of the…

Editor November 3, 2023

Articles

Tuesday is Election Day in Wayland, Hopkins, Martin

COVER PHOTO: City Hall clerks' office will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Monday to accommodate voters three days before Election Day. Though 2023 is referred…

Editor November 3, 2023

Obituaries

Services will be Tuesday for Dan Bileth, 80, of Dorr

Daniel Roger Bileth of Dorr died Wednesday, Nov. 1. He was 80 years old. Dan enjoyed spending times with friends and family, watching classic television shows and movies and bluegrass…

Editor November 3, 2023

Sports

Two Viking seniors make O-K Silver volleyball unit

Seniors Kate Claypool and Ellie Sebright have been selected to the O-K Silver Conference first unit. Sophomore Lily Iciek and sophomore Ellie Sykes were accorded honorable mention accolades. The Lady…

Editor November 3, 2023

Features

Hopkins FFA advisor selected for national award

Jessica Couch Longtime Hopkins FFA chapter advisor and agriscience teacher Jessica Couch was awarded. An Honorary American Degree Friday at the National FFA convention in Indianapolis. The honoree joked on…

Editor November 3, 2023

Articles

Watson continues to spend its federal ARPA funds

COVER PHOTO: This wall TV was added to the township hall meeting room, as board members projected agenda items onto the device, purchased with federal ARPA funds, and were able…

Editor November 2, 2023

Sports

Martin captures Division 4 district volleyball crown

The Martin High School volleyball team captured the Division 4 district championship Thursday evening by winning in the final round at Tri-Unity Christian. The Lady Clippers prevailed over Zion Christian…

Editor November 2, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: Memories of Hamas atrocities fading

by Robert M. Traxler A Gallup poll conducted Feb. 1, 2023, found that 49% of Democrats support the “Palestinians” and 38% support Israel. The numbers seem hard to believe, so…

Editor November 2, 2023