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Martin tabs Corby Callaway as new boys’ hoops coach

Corby Callaway has been chosen new head boys’ varsity basketball coach at Martin High School. Callaway comes to Martin with experience playing Division 1 basketball at Canisius under John Beilein…

Editor August 25, 2023

Articles

Dorr Township Board denies rezoning at Commerce & 142nd

Engineer Matt Cole states his case, Developer Jon Burke and engineer Matt Cole had reasonable hopes for winning rezoning Thursday night from the Dorr Township Board for a parcel at…

Editor August 24, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: Mexico wants Biden and the status quo

by Robert M. Traxler El Presidente of Mexico has come out on the side of President Biden and is degrading Governor Ron DeSantis; indeed, the Mexican President has also come…

Editor August 24, 2023

Community Notices

Despite the heat, paving progresses on South Main

Despite the oppressive heat, work is progressing on South Main Street. Wayalnd City Councilman Steve Stepek, who took these pictures, said ,"Leveling courses are going in today, then sewer needs…

Editor August 24, 2023

Sports

WHS grad is All-American Scholar in K-College golf

Wayland High School graduate Tyler Omness has been named an All-America Scholar by the Golf Coaches Association of America. To be eligible for All-America Scholar status, an individual must be a…

Editor August 24, 2023

Obituaries

Mass will be Saturday morning for Beth Calkins

Beth Calkins died Tuesday, Aug. 22. She was 67. Beth was an extraordinary homemaker. Her home was always spotless, and she took pride in the meticulous care she invested into…

Editor August 23, 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) There are suspicions that this eatery was located at today's site of the Clippers Cafe in…

Editor August 23, 2023

Community Notices

Hot weather causes some cancellations and delays

How hot was it? The weather Wednesday was certainly challenging, with a heat index that went higher than 100 degrees. Some reported temps of 88 degrees, some said 92. Regardless,…

Editor August 23, 2023

Sports

Wildcat tennis team beats Otsego in season opener

The Wayland High School boys' tennis tennis team defended the home courts in its season opener Tuesday afternoon, getting by the Otsego Bulldogs 5-3. Taking wins for the Wildcats were,…

Editor August 23, 2023

Editorial

Can state legislators somehow tweak 2 laws?

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. When the Michigan State Legislature goes back into session soon, I urge lawmakers resolutely…

Editor August 22, 2023