Posted inObituaries
Mass will be Saturday morning for Beth Calkins
Beth Calkins died Tuesday, Aug. 22. She was 67. Beth was an extraordinary homemaker. Her home was always spotless, and she took pride in the meticulous care she invested into…
Posted inFeatures
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) There are suspicions that this eatery was located at today's site of the Clippers Cafe in…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Hot weather causes some cancellations and delays
How hot was it? The weather Wednesday was certainly challenging, with a heat index that went higher than 100 degrees. Some reported temps of 88 degrees, some said 92. Regardless,…
Posted inSports
Wildcat tennis team beats Otsego in season opener
The Wayland High School boys' tennis tennis team defended the home courts in its season opener Tuesday afternoon, getting by the Otsego Bulldogs 5-3. Taking wins for the Wildcats were,…
Posted inEditorial
Can state legislators somehow tweak 2 laws?
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. When the Michigan State Legislature goes back into session soon, I urge lawmakers resolutely…
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The Milk House opening Thursday in Dorr Township
The grand opening of Walnutdale Family Farms store, The Milk House, in Dorr Township is scheduled for this Thursday. The store is located on 14th Street between 142nd and 144th…
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WHS grad wins area summer bowling title
Wayland High School graduate Brady Forcier (second from left) won the SW Michigan Summer Championship last weekend. Forcier led a qualifying field of 29 with a three-game set of 875.…
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Martin man reports truck and trailer stolen Sunday
EDITOR'S NOTE: It was reported late Monday night that the truck was located in the Pullman area, but the trailer is still missing. Dakota Elkins of Martin has reported on…
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Isaac Dyer C-C medalist, but Wildcats lose to track club
Freshman Xander Stepek Wayland High School's cross country debut Monday was a mixed bag on the home course. Senior Isaac Dyer came up with an impressive individual medalist five-kilometer performance…
Posted inArticles
Wayland City, Twp. may face Prop 2 task together
Bob Genetski There was good news and bad news Monday night for Wayland City Clerk Lee Ann Clausen. The good news was the City Council adopted a resolution to elevate…