2024 – Page 101

Brandon Elementary special event postponed

Due to excessive illness at Brandon Elementary, the Martin elementart school's Family Science & Social Studies Night has been postponed. It has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 21.

Editor February 27, 2024

Sports

Former Wayland man is top coach in WHAC bowling

Doug Cutler, formerly of Wayland, has been selected bowling coach of the year for the Wolverine-Hoosier Conference (WHAC) for the season just ending. Cutler is head women's coach and assistant…

Editor February 26, 2024

Sports

Hopkins, Martin boys’ hoop seasons ended in districts

The boys’ varsity basketball seasons for Hopkins and Martin came to an end Monday evening the opening round of the district basketball tournament. Hopkins dropped a 64-57 verdict to host…

Editor February 26, 2024

Articles

Wayland school board is presented a ‘night of data’

Developer Chris Van Ryn explains is interest in a parcel of land that may wind up in the Wayland school district. Wayland Union Schools Supt. told the Board of Education…

Editor February 26, 2024

Obituaries

Funeral is Thursday for Jordan Sopjes, 22, of Dorr

Jordan Thomas Sopjes of Dorr died Tuesday, Feb. 20, in a traffic crash. He was only 22. He was born Sept. 25, 2001, in Grand Rapids. Jordan was in his…

Editor February 26, 2024

Sports

Evie Mathis state runner-up in indoor pole vault

Wayland High School sophomore Evie Mathis competed at the Michigan Indoor Track Series state finals Saturday and came away state runner-up for the second year in a row. She was…

Editor February 26, 2024

Obituaries

Funeral Tuesday for Carol Helmholdt, formerly of Dorr

Carol Faye Helmholdt (Alberda), 83, formerly of Dorr, died Friday, Feb. 23. Carol loved spending time with her family and being a Grammie. She had a heart of gold and…

Editor February 25, 2024

Columns

Carrot cake comes from ’76 Allegan County Extension

A Taste of America cookbook compiled by the Extension Homemakers of Allegan County 1976 It’s true that carrots are the star of the show, but the delicious frosting has to…

Editor February 25, 2024

Community Notices

No burn permits in Yankee Springs, Wayland Twps.

Effective immediately, there are no burn permits being issued in Wayland and Yankee Springs townships untill further notice.

Editor February 25, 2024

Community Notices

Three Wayland Odyssey of Mind teams state qualifiers

Wayland Union Schools were hosts for the regional competition for Odyssey of the Mind Saturday. Wayland had four teams participating, with three scoring high enough to advance to the state…

Editor February 24, 2024