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Two Martin hoops players named to all-SAC first team

Avery Jager Makala Goddard Makala Goddard and Avery Jager have been named to the first unit of the Southwest Athletic Conference Central Division all-conference basketball team. Goddard was the Lady…

Editor March 10, 2024

Columns

Here’s 3 more Homemakers ‘Sweet Treat’ suggestions

Dessert First! Here’s a few more sweet treat recipes from "A Taste of America Extension Homemakers" of Allegan County Cookbook 1976. The word “dessert” comes from the French restaurant dessirvers…

Editor March 10, 2024

Features

Leprecons to have busy St. Pat’s weekend March 16, 17

The Leprecons, an Irish music ensemble led by JD Gonzales, will be playing in Otsego, Kalamazoo, Wayland and Grand Rapids during the St. Patrick's weekend. They will be playing that…

Editor March 10, 2024

Obituaries

Donald Bruce Stoughton to get burial military honors

Donald Bruce Stoughton, age 83, died Friday, March 8. Donald Bruce was a wonderful husband and father who deeply cherished his family. Donald Bruce served his country in the United…

Editor March 10, 2024

Sports

Two former Wildcats star in Calvin’s spring trip

Emma Tornes Emma Ludema Two former Wayland High School softball standouts played important roles this month in Calvin University’s spring trip. Pitcher Emma Ludema tossed a two-hit, 2-0 shutout win…

Editor March 9, 2024

Community Notices

Dorr historical library Then & Now hours restored

The Then & Now Genealogical and Historical Library in downtown Dorr has reinstated its regular hours. The service will be open to the public from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays…

Editor March 9, 2024

Obituaries

Funeral for Bob Stauffer will be March 22 in Martin

Robert Allen Stauffer, 77, of Martin, died Saturday, March 2, in Mobile, Ala. Bob was born on April 15, 1946, to Beverly and Clara Stauffer in Grand Rapids. He was…

Editor March 9, 2024

Sports

Gobles bests Lady Clippers to take district hoops title

It was the end of the line Friday night for the Martin girls’ varsity basketball team. The Lady Clippers suffered a 46-33 defeat at the hands of Gobles in the…

Editor March 8, 2024

Obituaries

Visitation for Bryan Rybiski slated for Friday, March 15

Bryan James Rybiski, age 46, died Thursday, March 7. Bryan enjoyed many hobbies, including camping, golfing and spending time with his family. His family, and especially his children, were the…

Editor March 8, 2024

Sports

Laker, Coughlin named to O-K Gold all-star team

Reese Coughlin Harmony Laker Wayland junior standout Harmony Laker and senior Reese Coughlin this week were named to the O-K Gold Conference first unit of the all-star team. Sophomore Addi…

Editor March 8, 2024