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WHS Robotics team takes 89th in state competition

The Wayland High School Robotics team #6090 finished 89th among 476 teams in Michigan at the state competition this past weekend at Saginaw Valley State University, missing the cut to…

Editor April 17, 2022

Obituaries

Small, informal service is April 23 for Randy Tindle

Randy Lee Tindle, age 59, died Thursday, April 14, after a several year battle with multiple sclerosis. Randy grew up hunting yearly with his family and cousins on their property…

Editor April 16, 2022

Features

Moline Co-op Kids’ Day activities set for Saturday

Moline Milling Co-op is sponsoring a Kids' Day celebration from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16, at the Moline Mill, 1231 Peony Ave., west of Division on 144th Avenue…

Editor April 15, 2022

Sports

Lady Vikings drop season opener 12-3 at Hamilton

The Hopkins varsity softball team suffered a 12-3 defeat at the hands of Hamilton in its season opener Friday afternoon. The non-conference contest was played on the Hawkeyes' field during…

Editor April 15, 2022

Columns

Yes It’s True: We’re still pot crazy after all these years

Even after all these years, there still are people in our midst who believe that marijuana is an evil substance, a gateway drug. I noticed this continuing phenomenon, which has…

Editor April 15, 2022

Community Notices

Self pet wash business to open next month on M-179

Thornapple Valley Veterinary Medical Center will open a self pet wash business next month at the northwest corner of M-179 and Patterson Road, at what was known in bygone days…

Editor April 15, 2022

Coming Events

Recycling event slated at Wayland Harding’s May 7

The Allegan County Resource Recovery program will coordinate a recycling event for household hazardous waste and electronics from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 7, at the Harding's Market parking…

Editor April 15, 2022

Obituaries

Services scheduled for Tuesday for James Wyatt

James E. Wyatt, age 85, of Wayland, died Tuesday, April 12. Jim served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War in Germany. He enjoyed being a police officer for…

Editor April 15, 2022

Features

Hopkins High School grad is now an Apache pilot

First Lieutenant Matthew Robinson a graduate of Hopkins High School, Class of 2015, and West Point Class of 2020, graduated from Army Aviation at Fort Rucker. He now is a…

Editor April 15, 2022

Features

Artist from Martin included in Nashville music festival

Myron Elkins, formerly of Martin, has been selected to be one of the official showcase artists at this year's "Americanafest," The Americana Music Festival & Conference in Nashville in September.…

Editor April 14, 2022