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Karla Heckathorn chosen WUS transportation head

Jeff Parks Karla Heckathorn has been chosen as new transportation director for Wayland Union Schools. She officially joined the administrative team Wednesday, Feb. 14. Heckathorn, who succeeds Jeff Parks in…

Editor February 15, 2024

Sports

Martin punches its ticket to state finals in wrestling

The Martin High School wrestling team defeated Decatur in the regional semifinals 33-26 Wednesday and then bested White Pigeon in the regional championship match 36-33. The matches were held at…

Editor February 15, 2024

Features

WHS Jazz Band treats seniors on Valentine’s Day

Wednesday was Valentine's Day and senior citizens with the Wayland Area Leisure Life program were treated to a festive party at the Transporation Building. The WHS Jazz Band, under the…

Editor February 14, 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) The Rustic Inn at West Gun Lake in 1954 25 Years Ago — Feb. 15, 1999…

Editor February 14, 2024

Articles

WAEMS to leave apartment not used last year in Martin

The role of Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) in the community was a prime focus of the Marin Township Board’s attention Wednesday evening. The ambulance service gave up its use…

Editor February 14, 2024

Sports

Martin boys’ hoops team captures 1st win of season

Coach Corby Callaway It was a long time coming, but the Martin boys' varsity basketball team registered its first victory of the season Tuesday night The Clippers bested Athens on…

Editor February 13, 2024

Sports

Lady Wildcats grind out victory over Kenowa Hills

Reese Coughlin The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team had to grind it out Tuesday night to take a 43-37 decision from O-K Gold Conference opponent Kenowa Hills. The boys' squad…

Editor February 13, 2024

Sports

Lady Vikings now 8-4 since their awful start in hoops

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team improved its overall record to 8-9 Tuesday night by breezing past O-K Silver Conference rival Comstock Park. The Viking boys, however, lost another tight…

Editor February 13, 2024

Articles

City Plan Commission says yes after 3 public hearings

JD Gonzales The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night had three public hearing and approved three actions. Commissioners recommended the City Council approve two zoning text amendments for ordinances and…

Editor February 13, 2024

Obituaries

Snowmobile enthusiast Dennis Zoet dies at age 83

Dennis Donald Zoet, age 83 of Caledonia, died Tuesday, Feb. 13. Dennis was an early pioneer of the Michigan Snowmobile Association and loved marking, brushing and riding the trails. He…

Editor February 13, 2024