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Top scholars announced for Wayland’s Class of 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a compilation of Wayland High School seniors who have earned Summa Cum Laude (with the highest distinction) academic honors at upcoming commencement. There are no…

Editor May 20, 2023

Sports

Martin boys finish 3rd, girls 4th in regional track meet

The Martin boys’ track team placed third with 99 points in the Division 4 regionals Friday at Gobles and the girls took fourth. James Blackburn won the regional championship in…

Editor May 19, 2023

Sports

Wildcat boys take runner-up slot in regional meet

A little more than a year ago Kaharrie Pureifoy was recovering from a concussion he suffered in a football game. Today he is getting ready to compete in the state…

Editor May 19, 2023

Sports

Wildcats sweep 3-game series with Catholic Central

The Wayland High School baseball team this past week swept three games against O-K Gold Conference rival Grand Rapids Catholic Central to bring its league record to 8-7, 14-10 overall.…

Editor May 19, 2023

Community Notices

Area Memorial Day parade, ceremonies set for May 29

Memorial Day activities in area communities have been scheduled for Monday, May 29, in Wayland, Martin and Hopkins Township. The Hopkins Township Memorial Day service will get under way at…

Editor May 19, 2023

Features

Wayland man wins 2 Wood Turners awards in contest

"Separation Anxiety" David Kerley of Wayland submitted two winning entries in the Grand River Wood Turners Guild Regional Art Competition. “Warp Drive Overload” won $100 Vinecroft Studios Award and “Separation…

Editor May 19, 2023

Articles

Dorr deals with boards, commission and their pay

The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening spent a lot of time dealing with the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority, Parks Commission and representative to the Ambulance…

Editor May 18, 2023

Sports

Hopkins will send boy, girl, relay team to state meet

Trent Baugh soars to a regional championship by leaping 20-8.5 9in the long jump. COVER PHOTO: Jaeden Harshberger clears five feet, takes second and qualifies for the state meet. The…

Editor May 18, 2023

Community Notices

Jennifer Wharton named new clerk at Martin Twp.

Jennifer Wharton has been selected as Martin Township Clerk, to fill out the remainder of the term being vacated by Denise Dykstra. The Martin Township Board had a special meeting…

Editor May 18, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: Trump is better choice between 2 old guys

by Robert M. Traxler About 86,000 folks illegally crossed our southern border in one week, or 4.9 times the population of Martin, Hopkins, Moline, Wayland, and Dorr combined, nearly half…

Editor May 18, 2023