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Pullman motorcyclist dies at Shelbyville U.S.-131 exit

A 65-year-old Pullman man died in a motorcycle crash Monday near the U.S.-131 expressway exits No. 59, Shelbyville. Michigan State Police Troopers said Ronald Presley, 65, died just before noon…

Editor May 25, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcats go unbeaten to reclaim Gold softball title

The Wayland varsity softball team has proved that indeed it is back. The Lady Wildcats pummeled Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills 19-0 and 23-0 Monday afternoon and evening to complete their…

Editor May 24, 2021

Community Notices

Barry County Fair will return this year, July 18-24

The Barry County Fair this summer will resume its one week of celebration from July 18 to July 24 at the Barry County Expo Center on M-37 between Middleville and…

Editor May 24, 2021

Community Notices

WHS graduate in critical condition after traffic crash

Wayland High School graduate Austyn Chase, 21, is fighting for his life after a serious traffic crash Sunday morning on 14 Mile Road, Rockford. A Go Fund Me site has…

Editor May 24, 2021

Editorial

Have we finally gotten past the political mask issue?

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Sometimes doing what seems to be the right thing can have unintended negative consequences.…

Editor May 23, 2021

Community Notices

Local musician inducted into MI Music Hall of Fame

Local musician Luke Lenhart of New Salem this past weekend was inducted into the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame. Lenhart, a Hopkins High School graduate, has been playing folk,…

Editor May 23, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: Cleanliness is next to godliness in store

by Phyllis McCrossin Though the calendar says it is not quite summer, for most of us Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer season. Yesterday was perfect tourist…

Editor May 23, 2021

Sports

Three Rivers ends Wildcat win streak at 20 in a row

The Wayland varsity softball winning streak of 20 games ended Saturday in a 4-3 loss to Three Rivers in the second game of the Wayland Quad. The Lady Wildcats once…

Editor May 23, 2021

Obituaries

Service is Thursday for Sheryl Visser, 57, of Moline

Sheryl Visser, age 57, of Moline, died Thursday May 20. Sheryl worked as a bed maker at Sandy Creek Nursing Home and washed pots, pans, and tables at Burger King.…

Editor May 23, 2021

Features

Leighton Twp. Dept. honors 2020-21 Firefighter of Year

The Leighton Township Fire Department held its annual Firefighters Appreciation Banquet and recognized the Firefighter of the Year. Selected this year was Cody Williams "for outstanding support, leadership and commitment to our…

Editor May 22, 2021