Editor

Yes It’s True: I mixed up a legend with a storyteller

Throughout my career in community journalism, I have often prided myself on my memory, but some recent revelations have provided a serious challenge. I remember writing a feature story for…

Editor February 18, 2023

Sports

Martin girls capture SAC Central Division hoops title

The Martin girls’ varsity basketball squad Friday night clinched the Southwest Athletic Conference championship in the Central Division by registering a 52-46 triumph over visiting Galesburg-Augusta. The Clipper ladies had…

Editor February 17, 2023

Obituaries

Wayland High School grad Carolyn Boss dies at age 80

Wayland High School graduate Carolyn Kay Boss of Plainwell died Thursday, Feb. 16, at the age of 80. She was born in Alger, OH on January 24, 1943, the daughter…

Editor February 17, 2023

Sports

Lady Wildcats earn at least a share of O-K Gold crown

Seniors Maddy Terry (left) and Liberty Laker (both with flowers), along with Kylee Sipkema were honored just before playing their last game on the home floor. The Lady Wildcats varsity…

Editor February 17, 2023

Community Notices

Hopkins hoops games vs. Godwin tonight called off

The Hopkins High School boys' and girls' varsity basketball games scheduled for 6 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at the Vikings' home court vs. Wyoming Godwin Heights have been…

Editor February 17, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: So just what are these so-called ‘balloons’?

by Robert M. Traxler The United States Air Force shot down an unidentified flying object (UFO) a “cylinder-shaped object” that flew over the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeast Alaska. The…

Editor February 16, 2023

Community Notices

Inclement weather calls off local FFA, athletic events

Sporting events and the FFA regionals for Thursday evening have been called off because of inclement weather. This applies to all three local school districts, Wayland, Hopkins and Marin.

Editor February 16, 2023

Columns

Yes It’s True: Lady Wildcats have a showdown Friday

It’s been a long time since the Wayland High School gym has been host to a showdown. But Friday at 6 p.m. local hoops fans can take in the real…

Editor February 16, 2023

Articles

Bill for Hopkins Twp. hall extension is $1 million plus

The Hopkins Township Board Monday night tentatively agreed to award the bid of Mugen Construction for construction of an extension of the Township/Village Hall to the library, connecting the two…

Editor February 16, 2023

Features

Ten finalists chosen for Saturday’s ‘Gun Lake Idol’

Eighteen are residents took part in the semifinal round of the Gun Lake Winterfest "Gun Lake Idol" talent contest Wednesday night at the casino and 10 will move on to…

Editor February 16, 2023