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Lady Vikings bow in semifinal round at Zeeland East tourney

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team lost in the semifinal round of the Zeeland Invitational Tournament Saturday. The Lady Vikings, who won three tournament championships earlier this season, suffered their only…

Editor September 22, 2019

Columns

Yes It’s True: Martin should make Onion King fest annual event

The community and school in Martin celebrated a fascinating piece of history Friday night with homecoming, a football game and a tribute to an unusual mascot. Though known today as…

Editor September 22, 2019

Sports

Lady Wildcats take 6th at Cedar Springs C-C Invitational

The Wayland girls’ varsity cross-country team placed sixth among 14 schools and the boys were 10th among 12 in the Cedar Springs Invitational Saturday. The Wildcat girls scored 185 team…

Editor September 21, 2019

Sports

Vikings appear to be in driver’s seat for Silver title, playoffs

The Hopkins varsity football team appears to be headed for a second straight O-K Silver Conference championship and it seems to be just about a lock on winning a berth…

Editor September 21, 2019

Community Notices

Wayland equestrian team wins berth in regionals competition

The Wayland coed equestrian team finished second Saturday in the district level of competition at the Barry County Fairgrounds, thereby earning a berth in the regionals. They emerged as Reserve…

Editor September 21, 2019

Community Notices

Local vet advises horse owners to get animals vaccinated vs. EEE

Recent reports aboutEastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have some area residents on edge, but officials insist the danger isn't as great as feared. Michigan health officials have confirmed eight cases of…

Editor September 21, 2019

Obituaries

Memorial services pending for Roger Harwood, 78, of Wayland

Roger Harwood, age 78, of Wayland, died Friday, Sept. 20. Roger was a loving husband and father who loved golf and all outdoor activities. He was a part owner of…

Editor September 21, 2019

Sports

Clippers, aka Onion Kings, register 4th straight grid win

“It isn’t very good, but it sure is interesting.” — Detroit Pistons scout Will Robinson, watching MIAA basketball Echoes of Robinson’s immortal impressions abounded Friday night in Martin’s strange and…

Editor September 21, 2019

Features

Yellow lab joins Allegan County prosecutor’s office staff

Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney Myrene K. Koch has welcomed the newest member of her staff, the canine advocate Joey, a 20-month old yellow labrador retriever. He was trained by Leader…

Editor September 19, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral for Gordon Sterken will be at Gun Lake Church Monday

Gordon Sterken, age 81, died Wednesday, Sept. 18. Gordon loved the Lord, his family, his Bible study group, coffee buddies, golf, fishing, and his Florida home in the winter. His…

Editor September 19, 2019