Editor

Sandy Pines insists it doesn’t trap and kill feral cats

The Sandy Pines Recreational Community in Salem Township is drawing fire from Facebook videos and photos that suggest a feral cat was caught in a metal trap and allowed to…

Editor January 29, 2018

Community Notices

Eric Alberda chosen Hopkins Area Firefighter of the Year

The Hopkins Area Fire Department has announced that Eric Alberda has been presented with the Firefighter of the Year Award. Fire Chief McKinnon said, "Eric has been invovled with several…

Editor January 29, 2018

Sports

Wildcat boys’ bowling win streak halted by Zeeland

Zeeland halted the Wayland boys' varsity bowling team's three-game winning streak at three Monday night a 23-7 decision. The 'Cats started the evening strong with a first Baker game win,…

Editor January 29, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral Wednesday for Janet Perkins, 93, of Wayland

Janet Perkins, age 93, of Wayland, died Saturday, Jan. 27. Janet, a longtime member of the United Church of Wayland, loved spending time with her family and making memories at…

Editor January 29, 2018

Sports

Ex-Wildcat star Krissy Dill returning to coach volleyball

Former Wayland High School volleyball standout Krissy Dill is returning to her alma mater next fall as as its next varsity volleyball coach. Dill was a Division 2 all-state player…

Editor January 29, 2018

Sports

Martin boys lose by 5 points on Watervliet’s court

by Austin Marsman Watervliet chalked up a 54-49 victory over Martin Friday night in front of an excited winter homecoming crowd. It was all Panthers in the first quarter, up…

Editor January 28, 2018

Sports

Winter baseball camp gets decent response from kids

New Wayland High School varsity baseball coach Rob Hamly and members of his staff put together a special winter edition of a baseball camp at Wayland High School Sunday morning…

Editor January 28, 2018

Editorial

There is a time and a place for being cheap — or not

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under…

Editor January 28, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings 1st in O-K Silver bowling, boys now 7-2

The Hopkins girls’ varsity bowling team is 8-0-1 overall and alone atop the O-K Silver Conference standings. The boys’ team, meanwhile, is 7-2 overall after a 27-3 victory over Wyoming…

Editor January 28, 2018

Sports

Martin girls’ attempt for revenge falls short in OT

by Austin Marsman The Martin girls' basketball team Friday night set out to avenge a 48-46 loss earlier this season to Watervliet, but came up short in overtime. After four…

Editor January 27, 2018