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Hazel Irene Polityka, 99, of Allegan,died Wednesday, Feb. 11. She was 99. Born Sept. 13, 1926, and raised on her family’s dairy farm in Monterey Center, she was the daughter…

A distribution of free food for the needy will be conducted Friday, Feb. 20, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the United Church of Wayland parking lot at 411 E. Superior…

Local residents are invited to come to the Henika District Library, 149 S. Main St. in Wayland, before work to chat with Wayland's mayor, Jennifer Antel, over coffee Tuesday, Feb.…

(Photo by Shannon N. Jessica) It wasn’t all that surprising that the Wayland boys’ basketball team got the best of neighboring O-K Gold Conference rival Middleville Thornapple Kellogg Friday night.…

Wayland High School choir students Ariel White, Lexi DeLaney, Gracelynn Jorden and Jenna Hendricks have received 1 ratings and will advance to the State Solo and Ensemble competition. They earned the high ratings at the…

Carmen A. Young died Tuesday, Feb. 10. Carmen was a lifetime member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Carmen enjoyed nature, gardening, and…

The Martin High School wrestling team Wednesday captured the Division 4 team district championship. The Clippers defeated Lawrence 78-4 and then Gobles 49-29 to claim the title. Martin improved to…

by Joseph Schultz Though the Monterey Township Planning Commission meeting earlier this week was called off, the commission continues to work on the solar panel issue. Community members filled the…

The Leighton Township Planning Commission Wednesday reviewed feedback from the Green Lake Association about a short-term rental ordinance being crafted. Most of the discussion points was about the number of…

(Photo by Shannon N. Jessica) The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team stepped outside O-K Gold Conference action Wednesday night and defeated West Michigan Aviation Academy 46-40 in a makeup contest.…