Editor

Clippers’ defense sparks merry 42-6 romp over Bangor

by Jon M. Gambee, Martin Bureau Chief Martin evened its season record at 1-1 overall with a convincing 42-6 victory over visiting Bangor Thursday. It was the defense that led…

Editor September 2, 2016

Sports

Wheels come off late for Vikings in bizarre loss to Manistee

The wheels came off for Hopkins Thursday night in almost every way possible during the fourth quarter of a 36-30 loss to Manistee. Just about everything that could possibly go…

Editor September 1, 2016

Obituaries

Services set for Wayland VFW charter member Dick Hines, 93

Richard “Dick” Max Hines, age 93 of Wayland, died of natural causes Wednesday, Aug. 31. Dick served in the U.S. Army during World War II and earned a Battlefield Commission.…

Editor September 1, 2016

Columns

Basura: A city slicker’s 1st ride, on a horse named ‘Threeway’

“The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man.” Ronald Reagan I’ve been a city guy all my life, but on occasion, I have had…

Editor September 1, 2016

Articles

EpiPen maker was same firm that sought Perrigo takeover

The company Mylan, which has been embroiled in a the very public EpiPen cost controversy, is the same one that last year failed an attempted hostile takeover of Perrigo, Allegan…

Editor August 31, 2016

Sports

Three former Wildcats listed on Hope College grid roster

Three former Wayland High School gridiron stars are listed on the Hope College football team's roster this fall. The trio are junior running back Mike Miklusicak and freshmen Mike Kelly…

Editor August 31, 2016

Sports

Wildcats edge TK to pick up 1st soccer triumph of the season

The Wayland boys' varsity soccer team Wednesday registered its first victory of the season by getting past O-K Gold Conference rival Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, 3-2. The game started with both…

Editor August 31, 2016

Obituaries

Mass Friday for Herb Chevy mechanic Raymond Kamyszek

EDITOR'S NOTE: Mr. Kamyszek was not a lifelong resident of Hopkins, only a native. He lived in Wayland for most of his life, at the corner of Elm and Church…

Editor August 31, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 231

25 Years Ago — Sept. 4, 1991 The Allegan County Reapportionment Committee voted 3-2 to reduce the number of commissioners from 13 to nine. Prosecutor Andrew Marks, Clerk-Register of Deeds…

Editor August 31, 2016

Sports

Hopkins boys’ soccer team drops O-K Silver opener, 3-1

The Hopkins boys' varsity soccer team had its overall season record evened at 2-2 Tuesday with a 3-1 loss to Belding. It was the O-K Silver Conference opener for both…

Editor August 31, 2016