Editor

Wildcats open football season with 35-0 shutout win

Wayland started its football season Thursday night a lot like it did a year ago, with an impressive victory. The Wildcats posted a 35-0 shutout victory over Grand Rapids Union…

Editor August 24, 2017

Sports

Vikings collapse during 4th quarter in 41-21 loss in opener

Opening Night was unpleasant on the Hopkins gridiron Thursday night. The Vikings played visiting Newaygo to a 21-21 draw over the first three quarters in a knock-down, drag-out, bruising see-saw…

Editor August 24, 2017

Sports

Can these madcap Lady Wildcats keep up cross magic?

Now don’t get too excited yet about the Wayland girls’ cross-country team. Yeah, they’ve won their first two invitationals thus far this season, but they did that last year, too,…

Editor August 24, 2017

Columns

One Small Voice: Grandkids a big reason for moving west

It has been a "frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!" (from Lewis Carroll's JABBERWOCKY). We spent the entire afternoon at our son Randy's house, cavorting in the pool with his little boys,…

Editor August 24, 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 — Aug. 26, 1992 St. Stanislaus Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary at the…

Editor August 23, 2017

Editorial

An open letter to Army Bob – Lose your hate!

To the editor: From one who served his country in both the military and its community, I call on Army Bob to “lose your hate.” It’s not becoming for…

Editor August 23, 2017

Columns

Basura: Where are the Trumpkins on Trump’s tribulations

Trumpkins, where are you? (Sung to the tune of "Frere Jacque, Frere Jacque") Where are Trumpkins? Where are Trumpkins? How are you today, sir? How are you today, sir? Run…

Editor August 23, 2017

Community Notices

Martin Fire Dept., Consumers handling downed power line

The Martin Township Fire Department and Consumers Energy were on scene at Martin High School Wednesday morning because of a downed power line. There were reports that construction equipment caused the…

Editor August 23, 2017

Features

JC Wheeler Library Board cites director’s 10th anniversary

The JC Wheeler Library Board in Martin Tuesday night had a little surprise party for Director Alisha Kershaw (third from right), recognizing her 10th year in her position. Library Board…

Editor August 22, 2017

Editorial

McLean’s departure leaves me unpleasant questions

The sudden and unexpected (at least to me) resignation of Wayland City Manager Tim McLean Monday night has left me with some unpleasant questions about the nature of public service…

Editor August 22, 2017