Newly minted First Captain Tim Holmes by Joseph Schultz Preparations for the 2026 state-wide elections came before the Watson Township Board meeting Thursday night. At issue was how to efficiently…

The Martin High School bowling boys’ and girls’ teams Wednesday defeated Saugatuck at the Rock’n’Bowl Lanes in Wayland. The Lady Clippers won 28-2 with top scorers Annelise McCarty 158, Jadelynn…

Jennifer Howard, Max Berens, Logan Bush, and Eva Perez in front of poster. Wayland Union Middle School students last week took part in the 24th annual AT&T/Michigan Association for Computer…

Steven L. Tucker died Monday, Dec. 1,, at the age of 52. Born on Dec. 6, 1972, he was the son of Melvin and Mary Lou (Snyder) Tucker. Steve had…

Loretta "Lori" Agnes Vander Stelt, age 82, died Tuesday, Dec. 2. Though her life held its share of complications and hardships, she found deep comfort in her Christian faith. Lori…

The Martin wrestling team Wednesday night for the first time in 10 years competed without the assistance of a co-op. The Clippers knocked off No. 9-ranked Gobles 44-26 and then…

Tom and Joyce, longtime owners of Grand Sales & Surplus, have sold the business to Mike and Renee Reurink after 24 years. “The support this community has shown us is…

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 4, 2000 Betty Fockler of Gun Lake, wife of former City…

Eli Tuinstra and Kevin Suk of East Martin Christian School both were selected as finalists in the Patriot's Pen youth essay contest sponsored by the VFW. Eli won first place…

Charles “Chuck” Jay Lynema, age 67, died Monday, Dec 1, in Plainwell. Chuck was an avid photographer and enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. Chuck is survived by his…