Posted inEditorial
Will we give up our own history without a fight?
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. “History? What do I care about history? I AM history.” — The joke about…
Posted inColumns
One Small Voice: More nuanced abortion debate needed
When my husband and I had been married for four years, we decided it was time to start our family, because we’d been relocated from Pittsburgh to the Detroit area…
Posted inObituaries
Celebration of life Wednesday for Claude Pillars, 85
Claude E “Gump” Pillars, of Martin, age 85, died Friday, Feb. 1. Claude was a lifetime dairy farmer, who enjoyed spending his days outside on his farm and visiting with…
Posted inSports
Wildcats’ defense holds Byron Center to 28 points
Byron Center has been struggling on the hardcourt this season, and it showed Saturday night in its makeup ballgame at Wayland. The visiting Bulldogs, now 2-14 on the season overall,…
Posted inFeatures
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Belatedly, taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago —Feb. 2, 1994 A homeless couple, Al and Rose Mokma, has been…
Posted inSports
Clippers overcome recent idleness, Saugatuck, 55-42
Martin coach Brad Moelker admitted he's been a bit worried about his team getting rusty lately because of the inclement weather. But his group Friday night, playing in only its…
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Martin ladies’ comeback overtakes Saugatuck, 40-38
The Martin girls’ varsity basketball team had a couple of comebacks Friday in pulling out a 40-38 thriller over Southwest Athletic Conference foe Saugatuck. One comeback was in the game…
Posted inObituaries
Memorial service is Feb. 9 for John Pintarelli, 58
John Melvin Pintarelli died Monday, Jan. 28, at his home in Wayland after a long battle with multiple myeloma. He was 58. John was born Dec. 10, 1960, in Grand…
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Wildcats’ makeup game vs. Byron Center Saturday
The Wayland High School boys' basketball team will play a makeup game at home Saturday evening against non-league opponent Byron Center. The move comes after all ballgames and classes were…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Local meetup Feb. 13 to focus on hemp possibilities
A meetup for those interested in growing and producing hemp is planned for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Simply Celia's on South Main Street in Wayland. Hemp,…