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Wayland Middle School girls invited to ‘GET IT’ club

Female students at Wayland Middle School are invited to join the "GET IT Girls Club" which is intended to will work with them on web design and robotics Mondays from…

Editor October 6, 2023

Articles

Maintenance costs for new Watson park may be $4,500

Watson Township Trustee John Caras told his board colleagues Thursday evening that the estimated cost for maintenance is $4,500 a year for the new Seven Generations Park at the corner…

Editor October 5, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: Emergency gun bans are unconstitutional

by Robert M. Traxler The New Mexico governor, Michelle Lynn Lugan Grisham, made a speech about the U.S. Constitution after declaring an “emergency,” issuing a temporary gun ban on Sept.…

Editor October 5, 2023

Sports

Wildcat middle school girls are 2nd in own invitational

The Wayland Middle School cross-country team was host for an Invitational Sept. 28 and the girls' squad finished in second place earning a trophy. The young Lady Wildcats beating their…

Editor October 5, 2023

Obituaries

Service tech, semi driver John Arms dies of cancer

John Morris Arms, age 64 of Wayland, died Wednesday, Sept. 27. He was at home in the care of his wife, Bonnie, and daughter, Lindsey. They stayed by his side…

Editor October 5, 2023

Features

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

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 5, 1998 The cover photo is of the location in Hopkins…

Editor October 4, 2023

Community Notices

Wayland equestrian team qualifies for state contest

The Wayland High School equestrian team last weekend finished as Region A Division C Reserve Champions. For the first time since starting the team 15 years ago, the group will…

Editor October 4, 2023

Sports

Clippers now 12-2 overall and 5-1 league in volleyball

The Martin High School volleyball team improved its Southwest Athletic Conference Valley Division record to 5-1 and 12-2 overall Tuesday night by defeating Gobles. The Lady Clippers' only loss in…

Editor October 3, 2023

Sports

Lady Vikings golf team places 3rd in O-K Silver

The Hopkins High School girls' golf team wrapped up the regular season Monday evening at the O-K Silver Conference championships. The Vikings finished the season in third place overall. Cayla…

Editor October 3, 2023

Articles

City’s 2nd retail cannabis business to open Oct. 13

JARS, the City of Wayland’s second cannabis retail shop, is scheduled to have a grand opening at its downtown location Friday, Oct. 13. JARS cannabis will do business on South…

Editor October 2, 2023