Editor

Wayland guy, Hopkins girl, guy qualify for state finals

Jaeden Harshberger The Wayland High School boys’ varsity cross-country team came in seventh among 16 schools in the Division 2 regionals at South Christian. Junior Dylan Pallett finished 15th individually…

Editor October 28, 2023

Sports

Martin takes 6th straight victory in playoff opener

The Martin High School eight-man football squad may be peaking at the right time — near the end of the season. Ever since that dreary 53-16 loss to Gobles on…

Editor October 27, 2023

Sports

South Christian ends ‘Cats’ best grid season in 10 years

There’s an old sports saying that it’s really hard to beat an opponent three times in one season. Heck, it’s hard enough to beat somebody twice. Wayland was handed that…

Editor October 27, 2023

Community Notices

Cassie Kramer to open ‘Classic Cutz’ salon in Dorr

Lifetime Wayland area resident Cassie Kramer is opening Classic Cutz, a new hair salon in Dorr. Kramer, a Wayland High School graduate and daughter of Councilman Joe and Amy Kramer,…

Editor October 27, 2023

Editorial

State Rep. Smit’s honors ceremony manufactured

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. State Rep. Rachelle Smit State Rep. Rachelle Smit (R-Shelbyville) raised a few eyebrows Friday…

Editor October 27, 2023

Community Notices

Wayland takes top 6 places in debate competition

The Wayland High School debate team was host for the second West Michigan Legislative Debate League this fall on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Students were engaged in congressional debate with schools…

Editor October 27, 2023

Sports

Three Viking gridders on Silver all-league team

Aaron Arnsman Landen Klinge Three members of the Hopkins varsity football team have been selected to the first unit of the all-O-K Silver Conference team. Aaron Arnsman, Avery Pavlak and…

Editor October 27, 2023

Sports

Hopkins sweeps Allegan in annual ‘Pink Out’ game

The Hopkins High School volleyball team closed out its regular season Thursday evening by sweeping none-league opponent Allegan 26-24, 25-12 and 25-12. The contest served as the annual "Pink Out"…

Editor October 26, 2023

Articles

Dorr Twp., Rep. Smit are on same page on state issues

State Rep. Rachelle Smit of Shelbyville came calling on the Dorr Township Board Thursday evening and learned she and local officials share discomfort with state government. Smith told board members…

Editor October 26, 2023

Articles

Dorr Twp. Board rejects parcel development plan

Joe Agostinelli A plan to redevelop a 129-acre industrial-commercial parcel suffered a severe blow from the Dorr Township Board Thursday night. The board declined to send a letter of support…

Editor October 26, 2023