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Multiple injuries reported in ATV crash on 124th Ave.

The Wayland Fire Department. along with Martin Fire and Rescue and Yankee Springs Fire Dept. were summoned to an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident on 124th Avenue on the border between…

Editor September 5, 2023

Community Notices

Wayland’s 3rd Balloonfest scheduled for Sept. 8 and 9

The third annual Wayland Balloonfest will be held Friday, Sept. 8, and Saturday, Sept. 9, at Calkins Field, just north of the Wayland city limits on Division (10th Street). The…

Editor September 5, 2023

Columns

Hot bacon salad includes bonus with terrific smells

by Kathy Hamman Miller Mmmm — Remembering the smells of walking through Grandma’s kitchen! Depending on the time of day, there was always the smell of bacon, a pot of…

Editor September 5, 2023

Articles

Mass of Christian burial Saturday for Mary Hitzler

Mary Hitzler, age 78, died Friday, Aug. 31,. Mary was a social butterfly; she had a beautiful smile. Mary enjoyed traveling all over the world with her family. Mary’s favorite…

Editor September 2, 2023

Sports

Martin successes on the gridiron keep sailing along

Coach Brad Blauvelt chats with the Clippers after their blowout win at Lawrence. Is there really much difference between last year's state championship Martin varsity football squad and the outfit…

Editor September 1, 2023

Community Notices

Grandville man wins huge progressive slot jackpot

Gun Lake Casino has announced a progressive slot jackpot of $727,270 has been paid out to a lucky guest from Grandville. The payout was from the Ultimate Fire Link Explosion…

Editor September 1, 2023

Sports

‘Cats win 49-35 shootout; Vikings struggle thus far

The Wayland High School varsity football team improved its overall season record to 2-0 Friday evening with a 49-35 victory in a shootout against visiting Holland Christian. Wayland defeated Hopkins…

Editor August 31, 2023

Community Notices

County Transportation bus service to go all propane

Allegan County Transportation now operates seven new buses powered by propane autogas to help the county meet air quality attainment goals and save taxpayer dollars. Whitney Ehresman, Allegan County Transportation…

Editor August 31, 2023

Articles

Gun Lake Casino ranked No. 1 for 3rd straight year

Gun Lake Casino has been named the best casino in West Michigan for the third consecutive year in a poll by Revue Magazine. The recognition is part of Revue’s eighth…

Editor August 31, 2023

Sports

Vikings’ strong volleyball performances continue

The Hopkins High School volleyball team's amazingly strong start to the season continued Wednesday evening on its home court with a three-set triumph over O-K Silver Conference rival Kelloggsville. The…

Editor August 31, 2023