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GR woman killed near Wayland exit on U.S.-131

Troopers from the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police reported Thursday night that a woman was struck and killed by a vehicle on the U.S.-131 expressway just north of…

Editor February 22, 2024

Sports

Wildcat boys just miss trip to state bowling tourney

The Wayland High School boys' varsity bowling team placed third in the region among 13 teams, but needed to take first or second to move on to the state level.…

Editor February 22, 2024

Articles

Gun safety forum comes to Wayland at the right time

WHS resource officer Jon Schaefer and Police Chief Scott Matice. The timing for a special forum on Michigan’s new gun safety law was interesting Thursday. Six area experts gave a…

Editor February 22, 2024

Community Notices

Second WHS grad, Russ Middleton, dies in crash

Word has been received of the death of the brother, Russ Middleton, of Wayland High School graduate Rick Middleton, 73, in a bizarre traffic crash Thursday, Feb. 1, near Ocala,…

Editor February 22, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: We’re a lot more vulnerable than we think

A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation”, — President Ronald Reagan by Robert M. Traxler About 20,000 Chinese nationals have been apprehended at our southern border…

Editor February 22, 2024

Sports

Hard times continue for Martin girls in 42-40 loss

The Martin girls' basketball team has gone through a very strange season, especially since the Christmas break. The Lady Clippers, who were edged 42-40 by Watervliet Wednesday evening in a…

Editor February 22, 2024

Obituaries

Service will be March 8 for Chauncey ‘Bill’ Smith, 95

Chauncey William "Bill" Smith died Friday, Feb. 16. He was 95. He was born Feb. 28, 1928, to Clayton and Ruby Smith of Wayland. Bill was a graduate of Wayland…

Editor February 22, 2024

Columns

Yes It’s True: A huge honor is traced to 75 Years Ago

“It’a small world after all, It’s a small world after all, It’s a small world after all, It’s a small, small world.” What do this publication’s 75 Years Ago section…

Editor February 21, 2024

Community Notices

Dorr Twp. Fire Dept. plans suicide prevention night

A special night for suicide prevention is being planned by the Dorr Township Fire Department. “We care care deeply about our community, and that extends beyond fire safety,” said Fire…

Editor February 21, 2024

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Feb. 22, 1999 In a showdown between two hugely successful wrestling teams…

Editor February 21, 2024