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Martin Township Clerk Denise Dykstra resigns post

Denise Dykstra Denise Dykstra Wednesday night resigned her Martin Township Clerk’s position after serving for only six months. She announced to the Martin Township Board, “Because I no longer live…

Editor May 10, 2023

Features

Eagle Scout makes benches for E. Elmwood Cemetery

COVER PHOTO: Nick Erlanger and Elmwood Cemetery Supervisor Micah Kuhtic. Wayland High School senior Nick Erlanger, an Eagle Scout with Hopkins Troop #0096, made four benches for East Elmwood…

Editor May 10, 2023

Sports

Wildcat track teams to be in O-K Gold meet Friday

The Wayland boys’ varsity track team picked up three more dual meet victories Monday, but the girls lost two of three. The boys beat non-league for Fruitport 127-0, Kenowa Hills…

Editor May 10, 2023

Community Notices

First recipient of John Myers Scholarship named

John Myers The first John Paul Myers Memorial Scholarship recipient is Trevor Kamphuis, who "has shown strength through adversity, a passion for helping others, and has worked hard to give…

Editor May 9, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: An unpopular Biden seeks re-election

by Robert M. Traxler Ken Trans wrote in USA Today, “Ahead of the 2024 election and after formally announcing his re-election bid, President Joe Biden is facing low approval ratings and skepticism about his…

Editor May 9, 2023

Sports

Wildcats take 2 from South Christian, now 8-0 in Gold

COVER PHOTO: Carli Miklusicak (24) gets a big "atta girl" reception from her teammates after clouting a three-run homer against South Christian. Wayland remains unbeaten this spring in the O-K…

Editor May 9, 2023

Articles

Hopkins FFA alum is ag teaching award nominee

Samantha Ludlam Hopkins High School graduate Samantha Ludlam has been nominated for the National Association of Agricultural Educators for outstanding teacher. Ludlam, who also holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan…

Editor May 9, 2023

Articles

Wayland’s future featured in Plan Commission moves

Holly McPherson The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night recommended the City Council adopt a new master plan and had an extensive discussion about the possibility of a Central Business…

Editor May 9, 2023

Obituaries

Celebration of life for Gary Melvin slated for May 20

Gary A. Melvin, 83 of Kalamazoo, died Sunday, May 7, at his home. He was the husband of Joan (Bode) Melvin. They met at the Wesley Foundation at Ferris Institute in…

Editor May 9, 2023

Articles

Wayland Schools takes 1st step to sell project bonds

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night took the first step in making arrangements for the $49.7 million project that was approved by voters only last Tuesday. The board adopted…

Editor May 8, 2023