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Buell hurls shutout at Tri-Unity in opener

Martin three-sport star Haylen Buell led the squad to a dominant 10-0 victory Thursday over Tri-Unity Christian, striking out 14 and allowing just four hits over five innings. Buell also…

Editor March 27, 2025

Community Notices

Thirsty Buddy bar to welcome new owners

Thirsty Buddy has successfully leased the restaurant space next door to Curly Cone in Yankee Springs Township to a new establishment that soon will be joining the community. The proprietors…

Editor March 27, 2025

Community Notices

WHS athletic director earns special honor

Wayland High School Athletic Director Adam Valk has been named West Michigan Officials Association Athletic Director of the Year. Valk has been AD in Wayland since August 2021. Before that…

Editor March 26, 2025

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) 25 Years Ago — March 27, 2000 The Allegan County Intermediate School District has begun the…

Editor March 26, 2025

Sports

Three local track stars 1st in indoor meet

Two track stars from Wayland and another from Hopkins captured fist place honors at the annual Aquinas College Indoor meet Tuesday. Surprising no one, Wildcat junior Evie Mathis cleared 11-0,…

Editor March 25, 2025

Columns

King & I: Can anyone fix a broken axle?

Today was one filled with misadventure. It’s the McCrossin way, and in this instance I’m ready to not be a part of it. But since I can’t change what’s going…

Editor March 25, 2025

Editorial

Corrections needed on residential project size

To the editor: We appreciate your coverage of the recent Wayland City Council discussion regarding Gun Lake Investments’ proposed development at Reno Drive and West Superior Street. However, we would…

Editor March 25, 2025

Obituaries

Service Saturday in Dorr for John Mills, 62

John A. Mills, age 62, of Greenville, died Sunday, March 23, after a brief illness. John loved spending time at the Nature's Chain of Lakes Campground. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,…

Editor March 25, 2025

Features

Cornerstone to honor WHS grad Wes Hudson

Wayland High School graduate and current girls' varsity basketball coach Wes Hudson will be one of four Cornerstone University athletes to be honored in a ceremony at the school next…

Editor March 24, 2025

Community Notices

Two Congress critters to join town meeting

Hilary Scholten Bill Huizenga A town hall meeting featuring U.S. Reps. Hillary Scholten (Democrat) and Bill Huizenga (Republican) is planned for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 14, at Wayland…

Editor March 24, 2025