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Vicki Pintarelli’s graveside service will be in spring

Victoria Pintarelli, age 59, died Thursday, Jan. 25. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Phyllis Pintarelli and brother, John Pintarelli. She is survived by her brother,…

Editor January 27, 2024

Sports

A bad night for local boys’ basketball teams in 3 losses

The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team suffered its eighth consecutive loss of the season Friday night, 66-52, to Grandville Calvin Christian. The Vikings at one time owned a 4-1 mark,…

Editor January 26, 2024

Sports

Wildcat guys, girls continue hot streaks on the lanes

Ava Harnish The Wildcat ladies rolled over TK 26-4 Friday and the guys took a 25-5 victory. Similar to the Wayland boys bowling team, the Lady Wildcats started slowly and…

Editor January 26, 2024

Sports

Martin girls keep rolling, but ‘Cats, Vikings defeated

The Martin girls’ basketball team improved its overall season record to 9-1 Friday night with a 60-40 victory over Holland Black River. Wayland’s 51-50 loss against Grand Rapids Catholic Central…

Editor January 26, 2024

Articles

Dorr Twp. purchase of former church closing near

The Dorr Township Board moved closer to the final steps of purchasing the former Crosswinds Church building at 1683 142nd Ave. Board members Thursday evening agreed to having attorney Roger…

Editor January 26, 2024

Sports

Wildcat boys, girls take out South Christian bowlers

The Wayland boys’ and girls’ bowling teams took out South Christian Thursday afternoon, the boys 23-7 and the girls 16.5 to 13.5. The boys’ squad remains tied for first place…

Editor January 25, 2024

Articles

City Treasurer’s firing surrounded by mystery

Cherie Parrish The shroud of mystery pervades the City of Wayland today with the news that City Treasurer Cheri Parrish has been fired. Parrish has been the city’s finance director…

Editor January 25, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: Being correct politically trumps science

by Robert M. Traxler We must believe the science of global climate change or be a “damned science denier.” But wait, the science tells us men and women are different?…

Editor January 25, 2024

Sports

Martin graduate scores 19 for Adrian in hoops win

Kiaya Warner, a 2020 Martin High School graduate, had a big day for Adrian College in a 75-56 victory over Kalamazoo College Wednesday night. She played 38 minutes, scoring 19…

Editor January 25, 2024

Community Notices

Terry Hutchinson chosen Dorr Firefighter of the Year

Terry Hutchinson has been selected as the 2023 Dorr Township Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief Gary Fordham said, "We're grateful for your dedication to the community!"

Editor January 24, 2024