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Martin graduate heads Michigan Young Dems

Martin High School graduate Austin Marsman has taken the gavel as incoming chairman of the Young Democrats of Michigan. Marsman said, “On behalf of your next Executive Board, I want…

Editor February 23, 2025

Columns

Trump has cost me friendships, relations

"I'm looking through you. Where did you go? I thought I knew you. What did I know?" — The Beatles Bob Moras in Hospice One of my oldest friends this…

Editor February 23, 2025

Columns

Slow cook unusual Portuguese Cacoila

by Kathy Hamman Miller Cacoila is Portuguese dish that is named after a clay cooking pot that was used to slow cook the meat. The recipe is now trending, being…

Editor February 23, 2025

Community Notices

Wayland posts 14% hike in visitors in ’24

The community of Wayland had a 14% increase in visitors from 2023 to 2024, according to data provided by National Main Street for all Michigan Main Street communities. Director Holli…

Editor February 22, 2025

Sports

Martin settles for 2nd at state wrestling meet

Jacinto Lopez (at right) gets ready to wrestle in a crucial match against a St. Louis opponent at 105 poumnds in the semifinal round. The Climax-Scotts/Martin wrestling team Saturday lost…

Editor February 22, 2025

Sports

Local girls’ teams have late season surges

The Martin High School girls’ basketball team put the finishing touches on its late season surge Friday night by claiming a 47-34 triumph over Holland Black River. It was the…

Editor February 21, 2025

Sports

Hopkins JV ballclub went 19-3 for season

The Hopkins High School junior varsity basketball team this week concluded a season in which it fashioned an overall record of 19-3. Obviously, there are high hopes they'll all be…

Editor February 21, 2025

Features

Two WHS girls, 1 guy to bowl in state finals

Louie Harnish will represent Wayland, along with Brooke Trumbull and Haven Baker in the singles competition in the MHSAA bowling tournament by qualifying in fourth place in regionals. The threesome…

Editor February 21, 2025

Community Notices

Former local library director changes jobs

Former Hopkins and Dorr Library Director Natalie Bazan Sarosta has announced that today (Friday, Feb. 21) is her last day at North Riverside Public Library in Illinois. "I'll miss the…

Editor February 21, 2025

Sports

Boys’ district tourneys get under way Monday

Both the Hopkins and Wayland boys’ basketball teams will play in the Division 2 district post-season tournament at Hamilton High School. Hopkins (5-16 on the season thus far) will take…

Editor February 21, 2025