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City of Wayland leaf pickup begins Monday, Oct. 21

Deputy City Clerk Joyce Jenkins (left) administers the oath of office to the City of Wayland's newest police officer, Shelby Booth. The City of Wayland’s annual leaf pickup will commence…

Editor October 7, 2024

Features

Labradoodle therapy dog works in middle school

"Dunkin" is a therapy dog working at Wayland Union Middle School this fall. He is a 2-year-old Labradoodle, who has been certified through West Michigan Therapy Dogs. He spends his…

Editor October 7, 2024

Columns

Consume this no bake fresh peach dessert quickly

by Kathy Hamman Miller Crust Ingredients: 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup melted butter 1/3 cup powdered sugar Crust Directions: Melt the butter in your 10 inch pie or…

Editor October 6, 2024

Community Notices

Area fire departments warn of dry conditions

The National Weather Service issued a "red flag" fire danger warning Sunday at 10:17 a.m. EDT in effect until 8 p.m. EDT for Clare, Mecosta, Isabella, Montcalm, Gratiot, Kent, Ionia,…

Editor October 6, 2024

Community Notices

WHS marching band takes 4th at Hasting Invite

The Wayland Union High School band received fourth place with a score of 81.5 Saturday at the Hastings Invitational Marching competition. Director Kelly Tilley Smith said," That’s a 16-point increase…

Editor October 5, 2024

Editorial

Voting by mail an even better idea than in bygone days

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. We just received our mail-in ballot for the Nov. 5 general election. My longtime…

Editor October 5, 2024

Uncategorized

Hopkins grad joins MIAA grid title chase

Hopkins High School graduate Trevor Smith is the starting wide receiver on the Albion College football team, which is battling for the top spot in the Michigan Intercollegiate Association standings.…

Editor October 5, 2024

Sports

Martin 3-sport star plays volleyball at K-College

Makala Goddard was a three-sport star while attending Martin High School, excelling in volleyball, softball and basketball. This fall, she is a member of the Kalamazoo College volleyball team. Her…

Editor October 5, 2024

Sports

Hopkins boys 4th, girls 5th at Allegan cross invitational

Wayland’s Dylan Pallett recorded an excellent 5K time of 16:28.82 and Hopkins’ Jack Estelle was right behind him at 16:40.75 in the Allegan Invitational Saturday morning at the Allegan County…

Editor October 5, 2024

Sports

Hopkins explodes in 2nd half to overcome Holland

This year’s football schedule for O-K Conference schools has been a bit confusing because of the realignment of divisions. Seven schools, including Kenowa Hills, Sparta and Cedar Springs left the…

Editor October 4, 2024