Editor

Lady Vikings wake up in 4th period to avoid upset

The scoreboard shows what set the stage for Jayden Prather's last-second heroics. Hopkins girls used a strong fourth quarter surge to finally get the best of Sparta Friday and a…

Editor February 3, 2023

Sports

Wildcat girls limit Cedar Springs to just 19 points

The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team started the second half of the O-K Gold Conference basketball season Friday night with an easy 55-19 victory at Cedar Springs. The win improved…

Editor February 3, 2023

Community Notices

Hopkins Schools to begin strategic planning process

The Hopkins School Board of Education and Administration are launching a new initiative to guide the district through a 3-to 5-year strategic planning process. The purpose of this initiative is…

Editor February 3, 2023

Editorial

Rep. Rigas already delivers what she promised district

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. State Rep. Angela Rigas "You get what you pay for." — John Arbuckle in…

Editor February 3, 2023

Community Notices

Fund-raiser is Sunday for WHS grad Sarah Shanks

Sarah Shanks A fund-raiser for the late Sarah Clawson Shanks will take place Sunday afternoon and evening at the Wayland Hotel. Shanks, formerly from Dorr and a Wayland High School…

Editor February 3, 2023

Obituaries

Hopkins sports booster Ben Schulz dies unexpectedly

Benjamin (Ben) Gale Schulz, 49, of Hopkins, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 1. Whether it was tearing apart a bathroom out of the blue while his wife was gone, to gifting…

Editor February 2, 2023

Articles

Watson hires its 3rd zoning officer in more than a year

James Davis Watson Township hired its third zoning enforcement officer in a little more than a year by appointing James Davis to the position Thursday evening. He succeeds Evan Stuart,…

Editor February 2, 2023

Community Notices

Village of Martin can’t use volunteer crossing guards

The Village of Martin has been notified that it cannot use volunteer crossing guards until they complete proper crossing guard training. "Please know that we are working hard to get…

Editor February 2, 2023

Sports

Ainsworth, Nyp lead Cornerstone hoops win

Carter Nyp Wayland High School graduate Cory Ainsworth scored 30 points to lead Cornerstone University to a 99-90 victory over U of M Dearborn Wednesday. Teammate Carter Nyp, also a…

Editor February 2, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: Constitutional rights, or suggestions?

by Robert M. Traxler “The Constitution is not absolute, the Bill of Rights is a suggestion,” a mantra of the progressive/socialist legions, the modern Abraham Lincoln Brigade, an American volunteer…

Editor February 2, 2023