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Martin boys 8th; girls fail to score at Hartford C-C

September 5, 2024

Sophomore Veyda Conley was third individually at the Hartford Teske Invitational Thursday, but Martin failed to field a full team of five runners and did not score in the meet. The Clipper guys did come up with the minimum of five harries and took eighth place among 10 teams. Senior...

Sports

Short-handed Wildcats still competitive in cross country

September 5, 2024

The Wayland cross-country teams are hurting for numbers, but both the boys’ and girls’ squads managed to finish fifth in the O-K Gold Conference Jamboree Thursday at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids. The boys accumulated 117 points, finishing ahead Grand Rapids West Catholic and Woming. South Christian checked in first...

Columns

Army Bob: Can Constitution save us from socialism?

September 5, 2024

by Robert M. Traxler The American Constitution is and always has been a revolutionary document; it was designed to defend the people from a tyrannical government, be it a monarchy or a socialist all-powerful government. To turn our Republic into a socialist state with an all-knowing, all-powerful central government, the...

Community Notices

Harrison’s Marine bought by Premier Boating at Gun Lake

September 5, 2024

Word has been received that Ryan and Tony Gruver, co-owners of Premier Boating at Gun Lake, have purchased Harrison’s Marine & Kawasaki. The Gruver family established Premier Boating in 1993 in a small vacant storefront located near Gun Lake. Over the years They have grown to be a, full-service boat...

Sports

Vikings sweep Kelloggsville to open Silver season

September 5, 2024

The Hopkins varsity volleyball squad opened its O-K Silver Conference season Wednesday evening with a resounding victory over Kelloggsville. The Vikings swept three matches, 25-10, 25-9 and 25-11. "The girls looked amazing at the net and on defense,” said coach Alicia Kent. Statistical leaders for the night were Cami Hibma...

Community Notices

Paws With a Cause to build new facility, add vet clinic

September 4, 2024

The Paws With A Cause facility on Division Street just north of Wayland is about to begin a $9.5 million renovation and expansion project. A Paws spokesperson said the organization’s mission is to help people in need, but increasing demand for service dogs has resulted in plans for a new...

Sports

Wildcat tennis team wins 3rd straight dual match, 8-0

September 4, 2024

The Wayland varsity tennis team Wednesday afternoon blanked a young visiting Wyoming team, 8-0. Theo Oddy collected his first victory at first singles, 6-0, 6-1. Cam Sieffert won his match at second singles, also with a score of 6-0, 6-1. Chesney Hudson continued his undefeated season with a 6-0, 6-0...

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

September 4, 2024

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Bessie B, Baker Elementary in the early 1960s 25 Years Ago — Sept. 6, 1999 Local police now indicate that the story last week of Wayland teens being threatened by an attempted kidnapper has a lot...

Obituaries

Celebration of life Sept. 22 in Dorr for Rick Dutkiewicz

September 4, 2024

Well known area musician and Dorr native Rick Dutkiewicz died at the age of 70 Wednesday, Aug 28, at his home in Allegan. Rick was born on Dec. 27, 1953, to his late parents Dick and Rusty (Donahue) Dutkiewicz. Unconventional in every aspect of life, including politics, religion and science,...

Community Notices

SUV crashes inside Gun Lake Casino, but no injuries

September 4, 2024

A domestic dispute early Wednesday morning eventually resulted in an SUV crashing into the south side entrance door at the Gun Lake Casino in Bradley. No one was injured, including a security guard near the entrance. The vehicle crashed about 10 feet into the south side of the building near...

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