(no title)

Michigan DNR issues burning ban for Tuesday, May 1

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking residents to restrict outdoor burning Tuesday, May 1 Recent warm temperatures and strong winds, combined with dry grass, leaves and pine…

Editor May 1, 2018

Sports

Lady Clippers drop twin bill to Kalamazoo Christian

by Austin Marsman Martin's softball team dropped its double header Monday against Kalamazoo Christian yo have its season record evened at 8-8. The Comets took game one 7 to 2…

Editor May 1, 2018

Obituaries

Graveside service Friday for Junior Long of Sandy Pines

Junior Allen Long, 80, of Sandy Pines, died Sunday, April 29, at Providence Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services in Zeeland. Mr. Long was born October 9, 1937, in Tennessee, the son…

Editor April 30, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings unbeaten in 5 O-K Silver contests

The Hopkins varsity softball team hiked its league-leading record to 5-0 and 6-3 overall by sweeping a doubleheader against Kelloggsville Monday. Kesley Dusseau threw all three innings in one game,…

Editor April 30, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcats win 2 of 3 in Gull Lake Invitational

The Wayland varsity softball team took two of three encounters at the Gull lake Invitational Saturday, bringing its season record to 5-4. The Lady Wildcats opened the tournament with an…

Editor April 30, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings now at 4-3 after Holland Invitational

It’s been a rough last several days for the Hopkins varsity softball team, which started the season with three straight victories, but now sports a 4-3 overall record. The Lady…

Editor April 30, 2018

Features

Hopkins elementary students join Lego competition

Sycamore and Hopkins Elementary fourth- and fifth-graders participated in a Lego robotics competition Saturday at the Allegan Fieldhouse. The competition was facilitated by Allegan Area Educational Services Agency. Students participated…

Editor April 30, 2018

Columns

One Small Voice: Education crisis affects food bank

by Lynn Mandaville I was awakened this Sunday morning very early by the sounds of someone fidgeting around at our front door. I didn't think much of it, because in…

Editor April 30, 2018

Community Notices

Man’s body found near water in Yankee Springs Twp.

Barry County Sheriff's authorities are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in Yankee Springs Township. The man's body was found near water at Kiser Road and…

Editor April 30, 2018

Editorial

County clerks didn’t tell public who’s running in primary

ACHTUNG: The following is a not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. I went to the Allegan County Clerk’s web site Tuesday at 4…

Editor April 29, 2018