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Army Bob: So does anyone still take Al Gore seriously?

by Robert M. Traxler "We’re still putting 162 million tons [of greenhouse gases/carbon] into it every single day and the accumulated amount is now trapping as much extra heat as would…

Editor March 8, 2023

Articles

Martin’s trash pickup day scheduled for May 20

Martin Township’s annual Trash Pick-up Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20. The event will take place in the downtown area, and there will…

Editor March 8, 2023

Sports

Wildcats, Clippers, Vikings lose in district semifinals

Wayland, Martin and Hopkins all had their boys’ basketball seasons concluded by opponents district semifinals Wednesday night. The Wildcats lost 65-54 to Wolverine Conference champion Otsego, a team that entered…

Editor March 8, 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) The cover photo is of this same scene after being rebuilt after the fire of 1902.…

Editor March 8, 2023

Community Notices

City handling complaints about discolored water

City of Wayland officials today indicated they have been receiving complains from residents about discolored water coming from taps. They said on Facebook today: "There have been some inquiries today…

Editor March 7, 2023

Features

Leprecons plans to be busy on St. Patrick’s weekend

The popular Irish band "Leprecons," to no one's surprise and featuring Wayland's own JD Gonzales, will be busy the weekend of Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18 because of…

Editor March 7, 2023

Sports

Wildcat boys win district hoops opener at Plainwell

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team won its district tournament opener Monday evening, 74-56 over host Plainwell. The Wildcats, now 12-11 for the season overall, led 32-19 at the half…

Editor March 6, 2023

Articles

Local Main Street program unveils plans for summer

Main Street Director Holly McPherson The Wayland Main Street program is being particularly aggressive this year about trying to attract community interest and visitors with local festivals and events. New…

Editor March 6, 2023

Columns

Yes It’s True: We love stories, but are they real?

I lit my purest candle close to my Window, hoping it would catch the eye Of any vagabond who passed it by, And I waited in my fleeting house Before…

Editor March 6, 2023

Features

WHS grad joins MSU-Kansas conference concert

Brody Black Brody Black, son of Missy Kerber-Black and David Black of Wayland, traveled recently to the University of Kansas with the Michigan State University Wind Symphony to perform at…

Editor March 6, 2023