Editor

Yes It’s True: The real reason for bus driver shortage

EDITOR’S NOTE: I keep hearing about the school bus driver shortage. It’s so bad that there have been sporting events called off because of lack of transportation. Why a shortage?…

Editor June 2, 2024

Features

Leighton Twp. firefighters honor 60-year member

The Leighton Township Fire Department honored longtime firefighter Roger Miedema Sunday for his 60 years of service to the township. Pictured on the cover photo are Roger and his wife,…

Editor June 2, 2024

Sports

Martin earns district softball tourney championship

The Martin softball team claimed the Division 4 district championship Saturday, beating Gobles in the finals, 7-5. The Lady Clippers defeated Climax-Scotts 12-1 in the tourney semifinals earlier in the…

Editor June 1, 2024

Features

Two Martin schools employees honored at retirement

Two Martin Public Schools retirees at the end of the 2023-24 academic year were honored at staff this past week. Presented with a cake and best wishes from staff members…

Editor June 1, 2024

Sports

Wildcats’ Adam Huff is state champion in discus

Hopkins pole vaulter Landen Klinge was fifth in the state meet. Wayland junior thrower Adam Huff captured the Division 2 state championship in the discus Saturday at Hamilton High School…

Editor June 1, 2024

Sports

Wildcats capture yet another softball district title

Wayland captured yet another district softball championship Saturday afternoon by blanking neighborhood rival Hopkins 14-0 in the tournament finals. It was its 27th district crown. The Wildcats clouted four home…

Editor June 1, 2024

Obituaries

Mass of Christian burial is June 6 for Michael Wangerow

Michael Wangerow, age 37, died Tuesday, May 28. Mike was born on Feb. 7, 1987, in La Mesa, Calif. He and his family moved to Yankee Springs Township when he…

Editor June 1, 2024

Editorial

We can’t handle or we don’t deserve the truth?

"In a totalitarian society, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." — George Orwell ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor.…

Editor May 31, 2024

Community Notices

Thompsons take over Open Road Brewery downtown

Gordon and Jen Thompson are the new owners of the Open Road Brewery in downtown Wayland. The couple are taking over for Bruce Patrick, who has retired. “I’m incredibly excited…

Editor May 31, 2024

Community Notices

Martin Resource Center will be closed this Saturday

The Martin Resource Center free food wagon will not be open this Saturday on the south end of the village on 10th Street, but will resume operations on Tuesday. The…

Editor May 30, 2024