Editor

Hopkins still can win or share Silver volleyball title

The Hopkins High School volleyball team still entertains hopes of winning or sharing the O-K Silver Conference championship with a solid performance next Saturday in the league meet. The Lady…

Editor October 18, 2022

Sports

Clippers have to face yet another unbeaten opponent

The seniors on this season's Martin (Onion Kings)varsity football squad. The Martin football team has had plenty of blowout victories this season, but don’t fall for the notion the Clippers’…

Editor October 17, 2022

Articles

City will snowplow only Main, Superior sidewalks

The City of Wayland in this approaching winter will snowplow only Main and Superior Streets, otherwise leaving residents to remove it from in front of their homes. City Manager Josh…

Editor October 17, 2022

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial Thursday for Dick Pitcher

Richard “Dick” Dale Pitcher Sr., age 73, of Wayland died Sunday, Oct. 16. Dick worked and retired from Center Manufacturing. In retirement years, he enjoyed being a ranger at Sandy…

Editor October 17, 2022

Community Notices

Drive-thru pet wash service opening at Gun Lake corner

After more than a few fits and starts, a drive-through pet wash business on M-179 and Patterson at Gun Lake (the Joe's Grocery corner) was opened for business earlier this…

Editor October 16, 2022

Coming Events

WHS Theater group plans next production for Nov. 3-5

The King of Naples, Alonso and his son, Ferdinand, wander deeper and deeper through the mist of this mysterious island… Come see them in action in the Wayland High School…

Editor October 16, 2022

Columns

Stuffed Pepper Soup, just in time for cooler fall season

It’s soup season again, so grab a spoon and warm up with this delicious healthy one pot soup you can make on the stovetop, but could also be easily done…

Editor October 16, 2022

Community Notices

Hopkins is state equestrian reserve champion team

The Hopkins High School equestrian team captured the reserve championship at the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association state tournament over the weekend at the Midland County Fairgrounds. The Viking girls won…

Editor October 16, 2022

Editorial

I don’t get Leighton buying old school and property

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Did I miss or badly overlook something, or did the Leighton Township Board…

Editor October 15, 2022

Community Notices

4 One 2 Distillery seeks variance at new location

The Wayland City Zoning Board of Appeals will have a public hearing Tuesday, Nov. 1, on a request for a zoning variance from the 4 One 2 Distillery now located…

Editor October 15, 2022