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Semi strikes 144th Avenue overpass on U.S.-131

Traffic was backed up on northbound U.S.-131 Wednesday afternoon after a semi struck the 144th Avenue bridge. No one was hurt in the incident, but there was some debris and…

Editor April 24, 2024

Obituaries

Memorial service for Shelly Zoet planned for May 4

Shelly Lynn Zoet, age 64, of Wayland, died Sunday, April 21. Shelly was an avid nature lover and enjoyed fishing. She was a very giving person and always willing to…

Editor April 24, 2024

Community Notices

Allegan, Barry counties survive a tornado warning

A tornado warning for Allegan and Barry Counties was issued just after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. The warning specifically applied to northeastern Allegan…

Editor April 23, 2024

Sports

Lady Vikings score big 9-1 win over Calvin Christian

Shortstop Cami Hibma The Hopkins softball team scored an important victory Tuesday over O-K Silver Conference rival Grandville Calvin Christian. The Lady Vikings, who often battle it out for the…

Editor April 23, 2024

Sports

Wildcat boys’ track team moves to 4-0 in O-K Gold

COVER PHOTO: The Howards: Maurgan and Gwen, both won the high jump for the second time this spring. The Wayland boys track team kept its spotless dual meet record in…

Editor April 23, 2024

Sports

Wildcats unleash 26 hits in doubleheader sweep of TK

Kaylee Lown The Wayland softball team bounced back in a big way Tuesday after its notorious Bad Day at Bailey Park last Saturday. Smarting from an unusual three losses in…

Editor April 23, 2024

Articles

John Tuinstra will seek 4th term at Dorr Twp. after all

John Tuinstra Dorr Township Trustee John Tuinstra has decided to seek a fourth four-year term on the Township Board after all. Tuinstra’s and several other incumbents’ names were absent from…

Editor April 23, 2024

Features

Wayland robotics team #6090 back from Houston

The Wayland High School robotics team #6090 has returned home from competition at the FIRST World Championship for FRC in Houston on the Archimedes field. A spokesperson said, "It was…

Editor April 23, 2024

Community Notices

Hopkins FFA memorial for advisor Roy Miller May 5

Hopkins FFA Alumni will be host for a Remembrance Memorial for longtime teacher and advisor Roy Miller at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5. The tribute to "The Man – The…

Editor April 23, 2024

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial is Friday for John Nowak

John A. Nowak age 95, died Friday, April 19. John was born on Oct. 12, 1929, to John and Elizabeth (nee Kloska) Nowak in Hopkins Township. He attended Wayland High…

Editor April 23, 2024