Editor

Yes It’s True: WHS girls’ hoop coaches experienced

Mike Hudson Wes Hudson An interesting football coaching experiment at Byron Center High School a little more than a decade ago produced neither good nor bad results. But it was…

Editor January 15, 2023

Columns

Dump, bake and enjoy this ‘al dente’ meatball casserole

by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: Casserole: 1 lb uncooked penne, or my new favorite - gemelli pasta. 24 ounce jar of marinara sauce 3 cups water 24 ounce bag of…

Editor January 15, 2023

Sports

Wildcat girls runners-up at Comstock Park Invitational

Kadence Bottrall The Wayland girls’ varsity bowling team Saturday was runner-up at the Comstock Park Invitational, but the boys’ squad missed the cut and was sixth out of 10 entries.…

Editor January 14, 2023

Sports

Wayland’s Nicki Cardosa is assistant coach of the year

Nicki Cardosa, coach and teacher for Wayland High School, has been named the assistant coach of the year by the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association. She is being honored…

Editor January 14, 2023

Sports

Brad Blauvelt presented with Coach of Year plaque

Martin varsity football coach Brad Blauvelt this week was presented with the "Coach of the Year" from the Michigan Football Coaches Association. Blauvelt guided the Clippers to the state championship…

Editor January 14, 2023

Coming Events

Registration ends Jan. 17 for ‘Hopkins Got Talent’

The “Hopkins Got Talent” competition is coming to the Hopkins Middle School stage Saturday, Feb. 4. Advanced registration is required! The registration window closes Tuesday, Jan, 17. Registration forms and…

Editor January 14, 2023

Sports

Vikings fall to NorthPointe in intense OT game, 61-51

The Hopkins varsity boys basketball squad lost at home Friday evening in overtime to NorthPointe Christian by a final count of 61-51. Wayland, meanwhile, absorbed its second loss of the…

Editor January 13, 2023

Sports

Viking, Martin, Wildcat girls win defensive games

The Hopkins girls’ varsity basketball team Friday helped honor the 1975 state runner-up team by turning in a 34-29 triumph. The Lady Vikings’ squad from 48 years ago was among…

Editor January 13, 2023

Community Notices

Retirement party is Jan. 29 for retiring Mayor Tim Bala

A retirement party is being planned for former Wayland Mayor Tim Bala from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at the VFW Post, 735 S, Main St. Bala chose…

Editor January 13, 2023

Features

Former Martin musician releases his debut album

Myron Elkins Martin High School graduate Myron Elkins' debut album, “Factories, Farms & Amphetamines,” has been released. The new album contains 10 songs, including one he wrote while and others…

Editor January 13, 2023