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Wildcat boys’ hoops coach finally scores 1st victory

For Wayland High School varsity basketball coach Chris Jasinski, the wait is over. Jasinski, who took over the reins of the Wildcat program last year, finally picked up his first…

Editor February 13, 2021

Sports

Vikings win thriller; girls’ record evened at 1-1 in loss

Colin Weber nailed the game-winning basket with three seconds remaining to propel the Hopkins boys' baskeball team to a thrilling 51-49 triumph over Sparta Friday night. Earlier in the evening,…

Editor February 12, 2021

Community Notices

Stats still improving, but county Covid deaths at 110

The number of deaths in Allegan County associated with the Coronavirus moved up to 110, as compared to 105 last Monday. Despite the increase, statistics continue to look positive in…

Editor February 12, 2021

Sports

Lady Clippers move to 2-0 with victory over Coloma

The Martin girls’ varsity basketball team copped its second victory in as many outings this season Friday evening with a convincing 43-26 verdict over Coloma. Coloma, however, defeated the Martin…

Editor February 12, 2021

Sports

Viking boys, girls bowl teams both lose to Sparta

Both the Hopkins girls' and boys' varsity bowling teams lost Wednesday to O-K Silver Conference rival Sparta. After the Baker games, the boys and girls were both down by 10 points…

Editor February 12, 2021

Obituaries

Graveside service Sunday for Daniel Commons, 65

Daniel Gray Commons, 65, of Hopkins, died Thursday, Feb. 11, at his home. Born Aug. 5, 1955, in Allegan, he was the son of Beverly J. (Smith) Commons and the…

Editor February 12, 2021

Obituaries

Visitation for Fred Kuhn, 71, will be Tuesday in Dorr

Fred Kuhn, 71, of Dorr, died Friday, Feb. 5. Fred retired from Dorr Standard after many years of service. He enjoyed camping at Hardy Dam and going to the casino,…

Editor February 12, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcats capture 2nd straight blowout victory

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team captured its second straight blowout Thursday night with a 55-36 decision at Kenowa Hills. The boys' squad, however, lost to Kenowa at home, 54-39, to…

Editor February 11, 2021

Articles

Leighton denies WAEMS subsidy increase request

The Leighton Township Board Thursday night denied a request for an increase in financial support from Wayland Area Emergency Services. The ambulance service has indicated its need to cover a…

Editor February 11, 2021

Columns

Army Bob: So just what is this Antifa movement?

by Robert M. Traxler “Merriam-Webster defines fascism as a ‘political philosophy, movement or regime that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic…

Editor February 11, 2021