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Madison Baumhoffer and Abree VanDenBrink The Wayland High School girls’ cross-country team placed seventh among 11 teams Saturday at the Cedar Springs Invitational. But the big news of the day…

It was supposed to be a spectacular “Battle of the Titans” Friday night between homesteading Gobles and visiting Martin. But the latter prevailed with a surprisingly decisive 52-6 verdict. Both…

Five current Wayland High School students performed alongside two WHS alums at the resurrected Band Day Saturday, Sept. 13, at Ferris State University. Wayland band director Kelli Tilley Smith said…

The Michigan Technological University men's cross-country team Friday captured first place in the 21-team Griak Invitational in St. Paul, Minn. The Huskies, coached by 2003 Wayland High School graduate Robby…

by Joe Schultz Though there is no federal or state-wide election happening this year in northeast Allegan County, there will be some local issues and races to be decided Nov.…

Jerry Timmer, 77, of Gun Lake, owner and operator of Timmer's Service at the corner of 36th Street and South Division Avenue, died Sept. 13. Though his legendary mustache and…

Delphine Ann Loew, of Dorr, died Tuesday, Sept. 16. Delphine enjoyed spending time with family, gardening and baking. She is survived by daughter, Diane (Don) Sebright; grandchildren Matthew (Sarah) Sebright,…

Robert Lyle Earl, 86, died at his home Monday, Aug. 15. He was born on March 29, 1939, in Plainwell, to Lyle and Lillian (Weber) Earl.  Bob spent his youth…

Though junior ace harrier Veyda Conley of Martin did not break the 20-minute barrier for the second straight meet, the Lady Clippers checked in a more than respectable third place…

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr): Downtown Wayland almost 100 years ago 25 Years Ago — Sept. 18, 2000 A Leighton Township…