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Memorial sevice slated for Gertrude Hoekstra
March 1, 2025
WHS alum pitches shutout for Calvin
February 28, 2025
Can we make Rabbit River Trail a dog park?
February 28, 2025
Wildcat boys finish 12th at state finals
February 28, 2025
Pine St. 5th-grader wins county spelling bee
February 28, 2025
WHS students craft bills at Youth in Govt.
February 28, 2025
Five WHS bee club members visit Kazoo conference
February 28, 2025
One Small Voice: We don’t talk about Trump
February 28, 2025
Martin girls regular season ends with win
February 27, 2025
Proud parents of Bill Holbrook grace photo
February 27, 2025
Dorr Twp. officials granted raises in pay
February 27, 2025
Changes in traffic, parking at WHS start Monday, March 3
February 27, 2025
Army Bob: On-line media a shill for the left, progressives
February 27, 2025
Boys’ hoops seasons end in district semis
February 26, 2025
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
February 26, 2025
Wayland Supt. explains need for school spending freeze
February 26, 2025
Wayland schools staff under spending freeze
February 26, 2025
Funeral is Friday for Kathleen Adrianson
February 26, 2025
Wayland orchestra reaching out to younger students
February 26, 2025
Three local girls’ hoop squads absorb defeats
February 25, 2025
Kendra Goddard of Martin to bowl at state
February 25, 2025
Viking boys end season in district cage opener
February 24, 2025
Funeral is Friday for athletic icon Ken Ritz
February 24, 2025
King & I: It’s back to the yard to settle in Calif.
February 24, 2025
Private family service set for Phil Regan Jr.
February 24, 2025
Martin graduate heads Michigan Young Dems
February 23, 2025
Trump has cost me friendships, relations
February 23, 2025
Slow cook unusual Portuguese Cacoila
February 23, 2025
Wayland posts 14% hike in visitors in ’24
February 22, 2025
Martin settles for 2nd at state wrestling meet
February 22, 2025
Local girls’ teams have late season surges
February 21, 2025
Hopkins JV ballclub went 19-3 for season
February 21, 2025
Two WHS girls, 1 guy to bowl in state finals
February 21, 2025
Former local library director changes jobs
February 21, 2025
Boys’ district tourneys get under way Monday
February 21, 2025
Services Monday for Patricia Schipper
February 21, 2025
Hopkins grad wins ‘AMN of the Year’
February 20, 2025
Yes It’s True: My step aunt’s life imitated art
February 20, 2025
WHS boys, girls both earn trip to state meet
February 20, 2025
Army Bob: So who backs losing causes?
February 20, 2025
Clipper boys pull out thriller over Fennville
February 19, 2025
Hopkins team qualifies for state FFA tourney
February 19, 2025
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
February 19, 2025
Funeral will be Friday for Chuck Snell, 68
February 19, 2025
Wayland, Martin, Hopkins girls hoops wins still gathering
February 18, 2025
Four Vikings qualify for state mat tournament
February 18, 2025
Dorr continues to get proposals for economic growth
February 18, 2025
Celebration of life slated for Brian Risner
February 18, 2025
King & I: Big Bear offers kids a rare experience with snow
February 18, 2025
Martin man reported missing found safe
February 17, 2025
Pumpkin pie overnight breakfast oats make kids healthy choice
February 17, 2025
Three fire depts. limit damage to pole barn
February 16, 2025
Hopkins band fund-raiser honors late director David Lowe
February 16, 2025
Martin sending 8 of its matmen to state finals
February 16, 2025
Area district hoops tourneys start Feb. 24
February 15, 2025
Winterfest again attracts large fun-seeking crowds
February 15, 2025
Lady Wildcats, Clippers score big hardcourt wins
February 14, 2025
WHS grad’s parents file suit about death
February 14, 2025
WHS girls cop another O-K Gold bowl crown
February 14, 2025
Four Martin girls on all-SAC bowl team
February 14, 2025
Longtime florist Lois Gabala dies at age 85
February 14, 2025
Semi jackknifes on 131 exit south of Martin
February 13, 2025
WHS boys get revenge on the lanes vs. Union
February 13, 2025
Mass of Christian burial is Saturday for Marilyn Rewa of Dorr
February 13, 2025
Army Bob: So what really is a fascist?
February 13, 2025
Artist Lindsey Pratt of Dorr dies at age 67
February 12, 2025
Storm closes 3 local schools Thursday
February 12, 2025
Editor apologizes for editorial based on inaccurate information
February 12, 2025
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
February 12, 2025
Lady Wildcats edged by Middleville, 53-52
February 11, 2025
Housing at Superior, Reno appears likely
February 11, 2025
Chocolate coconut bars for Valentines
February 10, 2025
Van Ess ties school 2-game record on lanes
February 10, 2025
New pool’s price tag around $22 million
February 10, 2025
King & I: Life is short, so do what you want
February 9, 2025
16 reasons why I’m a liberal and proud of it
February 9, 2025
Repair shop owner seeks info about thefts
February 9, 2025
WHS grad 1st in triple jump at GVSU meet
February 9, 2025
Dorr farmer winner of 2024 DeKalb contest
February 8, 2025
City manager needed at planning meetings
February 8, 2025
Two Wayland Odyssey units qualify for state
February 8, 2025
Lady Wildcats, Vikings both 3rd in Gold, Silver
February 7, 2025
Wayland Fire Dept. medical unit in service
February 7, 2025
Lady Clippers lose to Tri-Unity in double OT
February 6, 2025
Martin mat team takes share of SAC crown
February 6, 2025
Army Bob: Too many airports crowd D.C.
February 6, 2025
It’s ‘Ice, Ice, Baby’ for local school closings
February 6, 2025
Wildcats win big in home lanes swan song
February 5, 2025
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
February 5, 2025
‘Cat boys fall to state runner-up Northview
February 4, 2025
Lady Wildcats win to move to 10-5 overall
February 4, 2025
Wildcat teams score victories vs. Wyoming
February 3, 2025
Nostalgia reigns at Auction House Cafe
February 3, 2025
City Manager handles 1st disgruntled citizen
February 3, 2025
Dorr native accepts new corporate post
February 3, 2025
Make a Valentines Day cake just for fun
February 3, 2025
King & I: The President only passes the buck
February 2, 2025
What we must do with vacant lot huge issue
February 1, 2025
Wildcat guys 2nd in Hudsonville tourney
February 1, 2025
State power West Catholic handles Lady Wildcats, 60-38
January 31, 2025
Posted inObituaries

Mass of Christian burial Nov. 7 for Robert Gardner

Robert Royce Gardner, age 86 of Wayland, died Wednesday, Nov. 2. He served in the United States Army. Bob was a hardworking man and jack-of-all-trades; he was a gunsmith, machinist…
Posted by Editor November 4, 2022
Watson dump cleanup to be done under Brownfield Redevelopment program
Posted inArticles

Watson dump cleanup to be done under Brownfield Redevelopment program

Watson Township got some welcome news Thursday night from consultant Jay Eveland that plans for cleanup of the old dump site near 12th Street will be under the umbrella of…
Posted by Editor November 3, 2022
Hopkins firefighters rescue fallen hunter very quickly
Posted inArticles

Hopkins firefighters rescue fallen hunter very quickly

Trevor Beilby of the Hopkins Area Fire Department Thursday night told a stunning story about the rescue of a hunter in Watson Township Oct. 15. Beilby told Watson Township Board…
Posted by Editor November 3, 2022
Army Bob: Import energy? But we can make it here
Posted inColumns

Army Bob: Import energy? But we can make it here

by Robert M. Traxler Americans need to ask why we are not drilling and pumping our own energy as opposed to importing it from halfway around the world. Tankers are…
Posted by Editor November 3, 2022
Posted inSports

Hopkins volleyball season ends in district semifinals

It was the last match for seniors Mady Weber and Corrie Wisser. The Hopkins High School volleyball team saw its season end Wednesday night ain the district tournament semifinals at…
Posted by Editor November 3, 2022
Basura: Common sense reasons for ‘yes’ on Prop. 3
Posted inColumns

Basura: Common sense reasons for ‘yes’ on Prop. 3

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” — Søren Kierkegaard I am of the belief that a woman is the one best suited to make her…
Posted by Editor November 2, 2022
Posted inFeatures

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Construction in 1962 of the new Kessler's Undies and Woolies plant on South Main Street. 25…
Posted by Editor November 2, 2022
Posted inCommunity Notices

Equestrian team at Hopkins High School won awards

The Hopkins High School equestrian team earned several awards this fall during its season. Hopkins was Reserve Champion (runner-up) for District 19, Reserve Champion for Region A and Reserve Champion…
Posted by Editor November 2, 2022
Posted inCommunity Notices

GoFundMe established for area teen killed in crash

The teen-ager who was killed last Thursday in a Barry County traffic crash was the brother of a Hopkins woman and a GoFundMe page has been established for his family.…
Posted by Editor November 2, 2022
Posted inArticles

ZBA OKs parking variance for new 4 One 2 distillery

It apparently pays to be good local citizens, highly-regarded business and community activists. Supported by everyone present, 4 One 2 Distillery and Stop, Drop & Play co-owners Anthony Winters and…
Posted by Editor November 1, 2022

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