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1977 WHS grad Barbara Robinson dies at age 63

Barbara Robinson, age 63, of Plainwell, died Saturday, May 27, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Barb was born June 23, 1959, in Plainwell, the daughter of John and Eda (Messer)…

Editor May 31, 2023

Sports

Wildcats survive Plainwell rally to advance to districts

Bryce Calkins COVER PHOTO: Carter Koopman came into the fifth inning to put out the fire and preserve the Wildcats' victory. The Wayland varsity baseball team withstood a late rally…

Editor May 30, 2023

Sports

Hopkins makes O-K Silver softball runner-up official

Pitcher Hannah Brinks was just one batter shy of a three-inning perfect game vs. Kelloggsville. The Hopkins varsity softball team closed out its O-K Silver Conference season Tuesday with a…

Editor May 30, 2023

Community Notices

Wayland, Leighton FDs offering cooling stations

The Wayland Fire Station on West Superior Street will be open as a cooling station from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Thursday, June 1. This will more than likely…

Editor May 30, 2023

Community Notices

Leighton reports 10 holiday emergency call responses

The Leighton Township Fire Department today reported that over the long four-day Memorial Day holiday weekend, firefighters responded to 10 emergency incidents. A spokeperson for the department posted on Facebook,…

Editor May 30, 2023

Features

Splash pad now open for the summer at City Park

The ever-popular splash pad now is open for the summer of 2023, city officials have announced. The attraction in the City Park will be open essentially from sunup to dusk…

Editor May 29, 2023

Sports

Martin boys 3rd at D-4 MITCA meet, Wildcats 6th

The Wayland boys’ varsity track team placed sixth among 15 teams in the Division 2 Michigan Coaches’ Track Association state meet Saturday at Berrien Springs. Martin, meanwhile, placed third in…

Editor May 27, 2023

Community Notices

Dangerous dry conditions prompt local burning bans

Broadcast meterologists have been saying this month has been one of the driest on record, and area fire departments have issued bans on burning leaves and rubbish as a result.…

Editor May 27, 2023

Sports

Jessica Merchant to coach in College World Series

Softball certainly is a family affair for the Ritz/Merchant clan, originally from Wayland. Assistant coach Jessica Merchant help guide Stanford to its third-ever appearance at the College World Series set…

Editor May 27, 2023

Sports

Recent local grads to be in ‘Ring of Fire’ all-star game

Mady Weber Mady Terry Hopkins' Mady Weber and Wayland's Mady Terry will be among the players who have been selected to take part in the "Ring of Fire" all-star basketball…

Editor May 27, 2023