Editor

Many of 5-F President’s Council have local ties

Many of the 5-F President's Council include educators from this immediate area: (Front row, from left) Katrina Burchfield, - AAESA EA/ESP VP; Lori Laughlin - Otsego E President; Valli Virgo-Caperton…

Editor January 11, 2023

Obituaries

Visitation will be Friday in Dorr for Doug Berens, 74

Douglas Jack Berens, age 74, died at his home in Dorr Monday, Jan. 9. Doug served his country in the United States Navy. First and foremost, Doug loved his family…

Editor January 11, 2023

Sports

‘Cats now 6-1 overall, but Vikings’ win streak ends

The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team hiked its O-K Gold Conference record to 2-0, 6-1 overall, with a 72-60 verdict over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg Tuesday night. However, the Hopkins boys…

Editor January 10, 2023

Sports

Vikings, Wildcats, Clippers all win hoops challenges

Freshman Taylor Lyon (12) takes a shot against Cedar Springs The Wayland, Hopkins and Martin girls’ basketball teams continue to light up the scoreboard and pile on the victories. Wayland…

Editor January 10, 2023

Articles

Fifth cannabis store may be coming soon to Wayland

The Wayland Best Western Hotel will get a new neighbor if the latest cannabis store is approved. A fifth retail cannabis business in the City of Wayland earned a recommendation…

Editor January 10, 2023

Articles

Rodney Pillars resigns seat on Martin School Board

Rodney Pillars Melanie Conley Though elected to a four-year term only two months prior, Martin Board of Education member Rodney Pillars Monday evening resigned his seat, effectively immediately. Pillars was…

Editor January 10, 2023

Articles

Railside, Dorr Pharmacy businesses have been sold

The plaza on the south side of 142nd Avenue housing Dorr Pharmacy. Rumors and news have been swirling around three local businesses this week. Actual news is that Railside Auto…

Editor January 10, 2023

Editorial

Schools’ ‘Capturing Kids’ Hearts’ was too expensive

To the editor: "Capturing Kids’ Hearts" cost the district $65k, correct? Just to teach our teachers to ask kids “What are you doing? Why are you doing it? Why aren’t…

Editor January 10, 2023

Obituaries

Services will be Friday for ‘Giver’ Judy Shafer, 65

Judy Shafer, age 65, died Friday, Jan. 6. Judy was a giver of all givers! She gave a kidney to her husband, Ron, 24 years ago. She had a huge…

Editor January 10, 2023

Obituaries

Funeral mass will be Friday for Dorothy Watson, 97

Dorothy M. Watson, age 97, died Sunday, Jan. 8. She is survived by her children Margaret (Mike) Ignatoski, Cliff Watson, Patricia (Terry) Morbach, Mary (Bruce) Ritsema, Mark Watson, John (Jenifer)…

Editor January 10, 2023