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County Covid deaths jump to 118, but signs positive

The number of Coronavirus cases reported in Allegan County continues to decline, but the death toll in the last week increased from 110 to 118. The average number of cases…

Editor February 22, 2021

Sports

Lady ‘Cats rolling along, but boys can’t hold on to lead

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team defeated Grand Rapids Catholic Central 20-10 Monday, but the boys lost 21-9 at the Rock 'N Bowl Lanes in Wayland. It was a rocky…

Editor February 22, 2021

Sports

Former Wildcat C-C, track star is 800-meter champ

Former Wayland High School cross-country and track standout Maggie Whitney captured the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) championship in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:21.62 to win by just…

Editor February 22, 2021

Articles

Wayland supt. evaluations already are under way

Though she didn’t start her job until last July 1, Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds will undergo her first annual performance evaluation by the school board soon. Board…

Editor February 22, 2021

Community Notices

Monterey Twp. man’s trial for murder begins in Allegan

Dennis Bowman, 71, of Monterey Township, who admitted killing a woman in Virginia 40 years ago, was in Allegan County District Court to face charges of murdering his 14-year-old adopted…

Editor February 22, 2021

Columns

You can convert snow into a fun ‘Snowcream’ dessert

by Kathy Hamman Miller What can you do with the kids for fun with all this beautiful snow? Why... make some "Snowcream" of course. Hand them a chilled container to…

Editor February 22, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: I love to pretend being a know-it-all

by Phyllis McCrossin I think one of the biggest differences between King and me is the way we appreciate music and watch TV. King can basically take it or leave…

Editor February 21, 2021

Community Notices

Hopkins schools’ dropoff, pickup procedures change

Hopkins Public Schools officials have announced adjustments for student drop off/pickup procedures in preparation for the return of all students Monday, March 8. The changes will first occur on Monday,…

Editor February 21, 2021

Obituaries

Celebration of life planned Tuesday for Betty Hornstra

Betty Hornstra, age 80, of Dorr, died Saturday, Feb. 20. She is survived by her children Kelly (Ray Dreyer) Brinkhuis, Tim Hornstra, Lori Hornstra; grandchildren Noah (Amanda) Damber, Steve (Sarah)…

Editor February 21, 2021

Sports

Vikings’ hoops experience with Hamilton unpleasant

Both the Hopkins boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams stepped outside of O-K Silver Conference play Saturday afternoon to take on Hamilton. It was not a pleasant experience for…

Editor February 20, 2021