Editor

Viking girls continue to improve scores on the links

The Hopkins girls' varsity golf team continues to show improvement on the links, most recently carding a team score of 205, the school's best combined ever. Andrea Steffes paced the…

Editor September 20, 2022

Sports

Martin’s grid showdown moved to Saturday at 1 p.m.

Martin's non-league football showdown with unbeaten Brown City has been moved from Friday night to Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Clipper's home turf. The Green Devils will bring an…

Editor September 20, 2022

Obituaries

Retired, acclaimed teacher Kathie Johnson dies at 72

Decorated longtime Wayland language arts teacher Kathie Johnson died at her home in Otsego Sunday, Sept. 18. She was just four days shy of her 73rd birthday. Kathie Amanda Johnson…

Editor September 20, 2022

Features

Martin school board 2022-2023 student rep sworn in

Geno Ramos took the oath of office at Monday night's Martin Board of Education meeting from President Art Shook to be the student representative for the 2022-23 academic year.

Editor September 20, 2022

Editorial

Both sides presented valid arguments about golf carts

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. It is my custom to comment on the big issues of the day…

Editor September 19, 2022

Columns

One Small Voice: Norma’s advice, ‘Don’t forget to vote’

by Lynn Mandaville With the onset of autumn in Arizona comes one of our favorite events of any year since we made the big move away from Michigan. No, it’s…

Editor September 19, 2022

Community Notices

Deputy won’t face charges in fatal shooting of motorist

The Allegan County Sheriff's deputy who shot and killed a 22-year-old motorist after a traffic stop in Monterey Township June 22, will not face any charges, according to County Prosecutor…

Editor September 19, 2022

Features

Wildcat fans, students raise money for mental health

Wayland High School students, parents and fans collectively spent the entire day Friday fund-raising for mental health issues, particularly suicide, for the football game with Forest Hills Eastern. Final totals…

Editor September 19, 2022

Articles

Historic Bowens Mills shuts down cider festivals

Bowens Mills "It's Cider Time" festivals are shutting down after nearly a half century just east of Wayland. "We are sad to announce that we can no longer have 'It’s…

Editor September 19, 2022

Community Notices

Megan Mickelson to fill Plan Commission vacancy

Megan Arndt Mickelson was sworn in Tuesday night as the newest member of the Wayland City Planning Commission. Mickelson, associate transportation planner at Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study, succeeds Steve Stepek,…

Editor September 19, 2022