Editor

Martin girls lose defensive struggle in district finals

The Martin girls’ varsity basketball squad Friday night came up short in its quest for a sixth consecutive district championship. The Ladies Clippers lost 25-21 to Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Prep…

Editor March 3, 2023

Sports

Wildcat boys end regular season with 11-11 mark

The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team closed out its regular season Thursday night with a 52-49 triumph at West Michigan Aviation Academy. The Wildcats ended their regular season with an…

Editor March 3, 2023

Editorial

Does Allegan County Clerk speak with forked tongue?

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they’ve been fooled.” — Often…

Editor March 3, 2023

Sports

Lady Wildcats land 2 slots on all-O-K Gold hoops team

Harmony Laker Maddy Terry Sophomore Harmony Laker and senior Maddy Terry of Wayland have been selected to the first unit of the all-O-K Gold Conference basketball team. Two two were…

Editor March 3, 2023

Sports

WHS hoops star Liberty Laker is OK after injury

Wayland High School senior guard Liberty Laker is recuperating from a potentially serious injury she suffered in the second half of Wednesday night's district semifinal basketball game. She was taken…

Editor March 3, 2023

Articles

Watson Township Board approves 5% pay increases

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution approving 5 percent pay increases for all elected local officials. Supervisor Ken Travis, who noted the inflation rate for 2022 was…

Editor March 2, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: Are progressives afraid to offend China?

by Robert M. Traxler “Everyone in the world blames the United States for this weird Puritan extremism, saying if you don’t agree with me you are trying to murder me,”…

Editor March 2, 2023

Sports

Wayland can boast of much success on bowling lanes

Wayland seems to have a rich history of bowling prowess, not just this year, but throughout the last two decades. Shown in the cover photo is former Wayland man Doug…

Editor March 2, 2023

Sports

Wildcat boys, 1 girl to roll in state bowling tournament

The Wayland High School boys' bowling team Friday will be at a place they haven't been in more than a dozen years — the Division 2 state championship round at…

Editor March 2, 2023

Features

Renee Wise selected as Farmers Market manager

Renee Wise Renee Wise has been selected by Main Street as market manager for the Wayland Farmers Market. Ms. Wise will be doing all things market, from helping to find…

Editor March 2, 2023