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WHS Robotics team is 7th in 1st contest

The Wayland High School Robotics team #6090 wrapped up its first competition this past weekend at Muskegon Orchard View High School. Though the Wildcats had some connection troubles in the…

Editor March 16, 2025

Columns

The late Bob Bender proved 1-party system

Bob Bender When I saw and read the obituary this past week for former State Rep. Bob Bender of Middleville, some interesting memories and revelations came flooding back. Bob Bender…

Editor March 16, 2025

Columns

King & I: Heading for primitive camping

This week the boys participated in a history program, “Walk Through the American Revolution,” at their school. The program is provided by the California Weekly Explorer program. The two-and-a-half hour…

Editor March 16, 2025

Features

WHS grad hurls 5-inning shutout at Cole

Wayland High School graduate Emma Ludema fired a five-inning two-hit shutout at Coe for Calvin University Saturday in a an 8-0 victory. Ludema struck out five and led the Knights…

Editor March 15, 2025

Sports

Coralie Miller is FCA Coach of the Year

Coraiie Miller (far left) celebrates her awards with family members (from left) her husband, sister-in-law Pam Ritz, brother Kenny Ritz, Deb Merchant, Judy Ritz and Nicki Cardosa. Wayland High School…

Editor March 15, 2025

Community Notices

Facebook user warns of bullying on Tik Tok

A poster on Facebook is alerting Martin area parents to a Tik Tok program on cell phones that is bullying Martin Middle School students. The poster said martinclippersguesswho on TikTok…

Editor March 15, 2025

Community Notices

Hopkins student is Michigan FFA star

Colby Tucker of the Hopkins FFA chapter was announced as the 2025Michigan FFA Star in Agricultural Production during the 97th Michigan FFA Convention March 6 at the Wharton Center in…

Editor March 14, 2025

Sports

Evie Mathis clears 12-6 in indoor track meet

Wayland High School junior Evie Mathis competed at the Michigan Indoor Track Championship Saturday, March 8, at Central Michigan University and brought home runner-up honors. She competed against top athletes…

Editor March 14, 2025

Articles

Leighton’s budget fund balance less than 1%

The Leighton Township Board Thursday night adopted an extremely tight 2025-26 budget with less than 1 percent left in its fund balance. The board approved a budget that projects $2,758,317…

Editor March 14, 2025

Features

Wayland school bands have been busy lately

Wayland High School bands have participated in three festivals in the past three weeks. Along the way, the high school band earned a Division II rating, The seventh and eighth…

Editor March 14, 2025