Editor

Martin Twp. supervisor pleased with PCI progress report

So it was Lori Castello to the rescue. The assistant at Professional Code Inspections of Dorr earlier this month gave Martin Township Supervisor Glenn Leep a complete list of recent…

Editor November 9, 2017

Community Notices

Hopkins wins outstanding agriscience education award

Hopkins High School agriscience educator Jessica Couch (right) accepts an award as the Michigan Association of Agriscience Educators Outstanding Program at a ceremony earlier this week. "I am blessed to be…

Editor November 8, 2017

Columns

One Small Voice: My own Nov. 11 Remembrance Day

by Lynn Mandaville Nov. 11 is a date that means a few different things to people. For most Americans it means honoring all the men and women, past and present,…

Editor November 8, 2017

Community Notices

Suspicious bus in Martin Twp. is a ‘misunderstanding’

by Austin Marsman Reports have flooded social media over the past month about an “unmarked” school bus traveling the Martin Public Schools bus routes. The bus was described to have no…

Editor November 8, 2017

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 11, 1992 Wayland and Holland are regarded as the top destinations for…

Editor November 8, 2017

Community Notices

Three Wayland city manager candidate finalists named

The names of the three finalists for the next Wayland city manager have been announced by interim City Manager Larry Lielsen. Nielsen said all three have agreed to be interviewed.…

Editor November 8, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats lose in regional semifinals to Edwardsburg

The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team's season came to an end Tuesday evening with a three-set loss to Edwardsburg in the regional semifinals at Allegan. The Lady Wildcats had…

Editor November 7, 2017

Articles

Three Wayland City Council incumbents returned to office

The three incumbents on the Wayland City Council were returned to office for another two-year term in Tuesday’s election. Lisa Banas was the top vote-getter in the runoff with…

Editor November 7, 2017

Articles

Wayland schools’ bond proposal passes with 51.6% of vote

The Wayland Union school district’s $19.25 million bond proposal was passed in Tuesday’s election by a margin of 51.6 percent yes to 48.4% no. Unofficial tallies showed 1,387 voters in…

Editor November 7, 2017

Columns

The Subterranean: ‘Thor: Ragnorak’ is a merry romp

A review of Thor: Ragnorak **** out of five stars Currently in wide release by Walter G. Tarrow It’s Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! It’s Fast! It’s Furious! It’s Funny! Or is it Thor,…

Editor November 7, 2017