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Wayland City Council deals with bids, leaf pickup dates

The Wayland City Council Monday evening dealt with three bids, approving three purchases. The council approved bids from: LaFountaine Dodge of Lansing for $40,903, buying a new police cruiser to…

Editor October 16, 2023

Sports

Martin frosh ace captures 1st cross-country victory

Martin High School's cross-country team braved a rainy day and muddy course in Bloomingdale Saturday. If Martin would have field a full team of five runners, it could have had…

Editor October 16, 2023

Sports

Viking golf team, 2 girls win academic All-State

The Hopkins varsity girls' golf team for earned All-State Academic honors from the MIGCA for the fall 2023 season. Vikings Katie Taylor (left) and Cayla Szubinski also earned individual Academic…

Editor October 16, 2023

Community Notices

Traffic crash closes M-179 in Yankee Springs Twp.

Area motorists are warned about a road closure this morning on eastbound and westbound M-179 (129th Avenue) at Patterson Road. Yankee Springs Township firefighters have reported the closure is the…

Editor October 16, 2023

Community Notices

Local vet recommends rabies vaccines for pets

It was widely reported last week that a bat in Allegan County tested positive for rabies, and Pickle Street Veterinary Service in Monterey Township recommends vaccinating pets for the disease.…

Editor October 16, 2023

Columns

Corn bake casserole good Mexican for Taco Tuesday

An easy to make Mexican inspired dish that's perfect for taco Tuesdays! Once you try the combination of the spices used in this recipe, you won’t want to buy the…

Editor October 15, 2023

Community Notices

Hopkins equestrian team is 3rd in state competition

The Hopkins High School equestrian team captured third place in its division in the state championship four-day competition at the Midland County Fairgrounds Oct. 12-15. The Vikings earned the right…

Editor October 15, 2023

Editorial

Guest editorial: School bus driver shortage explained?

EDITOR’S NOTE: I noticed this today on Facebook, and I choose to share it with readers, particularly those who work for schools. So many these days bemoan the shortage of…

Editor October 15, 2023

Columns

Yes It’s True: Search for quotes makes media lame

“Too many people with smooth on their tongues, filling their pockets with ‘I promise yous.” — An old Marathon gasoline radio ad, “…it is a tale told by an idiot, full…

Editor October 14, 2023

Articles

Hopkins Village voters to be asked to restore levy

The Village of Hopkins in the Tuesday, Nov. 7, election will ask local voters to restore the authorized 10-mill levy. Local officials say passage of the request will result in…

Editor October 14, 2023