Editor

16 reasons why I’m a liberal and proud of it

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is from a Facebook post by Mary Howard, former principal at Hopkins Elementary and former president of the Village of Hopkins. She has graciously consented to…

Editor February 9, 2025

Community Notices

Repair shop owner seeks info about thefts

Self-employed repair shop owner and proprietor Brian Wilson of Wayland has reported that a variety of equipment and tools at his were stolen. Missing are a DeWalt 20v skill saw,…

Editor February 9, 2025

Sports

WHS grad 1st in triple jump at GVSU meet

Wayland High School graduate Breanna Hyde captured first place in the triple jump and was third in the long jump at an indoor track meet at Grand Valley State University…

Editor February 9, 2025

Community Notices

Dorr farmer winner of 2024 DeKalb contest

Editor February 8, 2025

Editorial

City manager needed at planning meetings

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I hear tell that the city henceforward plans to mandate the presence of the…

Editor February 8, 2025

Features

Two Wayland Odyssey units qualify for state

A team of students from Wayland Middle School Saturday captured second place in their category in a regional Odyssey of the Mind competition. The placement insured their participation next month…

Editor February 8, 2025

Sports

Lady Wildcats, Vikings both 3rd in Gold, Silver

The Martin girls earned sweet revenge Friday over Galesburg-Augusta The Wayland girls’ basketball team came up with a big O-K Gold Conference victory Friday evening at Wyoming High School, 46-43.…

Editor February 7, 2025

Community Notices

Wayland Fire Dept. medical unit in service

The City of Wayland’s Fire Department medical unit is now officially in service! This 2017 Ford Explorer has replaced the 2013 Chevy Tahoe. The city acquired this vehicle from a…

Editor February 7, 2025

Features

Lady Clippers lose to Tri-Unity in double OT

The Martin girls’ basketball team Thursday evening suffered a heartbreaking 48-46 loss to Tri-Unity Christian in a non-league encounter. The loss in double overtime sank the Lady Clippers’ overall season…

Editor February 6, 2025

Features

Martin mat team takes share of SAC crown

The Martin wrestling team earned a share of the Southwest Athletic Conference championship with Allegan Wednesday by capturing the league meet title. Martin/Climax-Scotts needed to win the tournament to earn…

Editor February 6, 2025