October 2023

Martin wins in opening round of volleyball districts

The Martin High School volleyball team won the first round of the Division 4 district tourney by getting past host Tri-Unity Christian. The Lady Clippers won in three hard-fought straight…

Editor October 31, 2023

Features

Trick-or-treat numbers down due to cold and snow

Halloween trick-or-treaters were presented with an extra challenge Tuesday evening with the arrival of a couple of inches of snow, not to mention temperatures hovering in the 30s. There still…

Editor October 31, 2023

Community Notices

Martin schools plan 3rd community bond session

A school bond community forum is planned for 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Martin School Cafetera (use either the elementary or middle/high school entrance). Everyone is welcome and highly encouraged…

Editor October 31, 2023

Features

Leprecons musical group cuts debut single on Spotify

The musical group Leprecons, featuring JD Gonzales of Wayland (bottom, right), has cut a single. In less than three weeks, on Sunday, Nov. 19, fans will be able to listen…

Editor October 30, 2023

Columns

There can be benefits from press sometimes tattling

“If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” — George Orwell Deputy Dillon Kibby There are times it…

Editor October 30, 2023

Sports

Two ex-Wildcats reunite on Davenport bowling team

The Davenport University women's bowling team, which features Wayland High School graduates Kadence Bottrall and Bella Harnish, took fifth place among 35 teams at the Midwest Collegiate Championships Tier I…

Editor October 29, 2023

Columns

Quick biscuits recipe is good for serving 12 people

by Kathy Hamman Miller For dinner rolls, use self rising flour and add a teaspoon of sugar. Makes a dozen smaller biscuits. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Ingredients: 2 cups…

Editor October 29, 2023

Sports

Martin frosh harrier Veyda Conley qualifies for state

Veyda Conley Martin freshman Veyda Conley has qualified for next Saturday’s state cross-country championship meet at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Conley Saturday morning crossed the finish line in the…

Editor October 29, 2023

Features

In downtown Wayland, ‘they did the Monster Mash’

The streets of downtown Wayland were bustling with activity Saturday afternoon and evening with the Main Street program's annual "Monster Mash" celebration. Local children and their parents took advantage of…

Editor October 29, 2023

Community Notices

Speeder in Wayland caught in Wyoming after chase

Allegan County Sheriff’s authorities said one suspect is in custody after a multi-county vehicle chase Saturday night. Sheriff’s deputies reported that a car was speeding in the Wayland area just…

Editor October 28, 2023