Editor

State power West Catholic handles Lady Wildcats, 60-38

COVER PHOTO: Duke and Dutchess of the Snowcoming were Lane Button and Harmony Laker. West Catholic, undefeated in the O-K Gold Conference standings and rated No. 4 among the top…

Editor January 31, 2025

Community Notices

Pine Street spelling bee winners revealed

The annual spelling bee at Pine Street Elementary in Wayland was held Wednesday, Jan. 29. The top 23 spellers from fourth and fifth grades competed for a chance to advance…

Editor January 31, 2025

Community Notices

U.S.-131 bridge repair slows traffic near Dorr

This was the scene Thursday on northbound U.S.-131, a mile north of the Dorr exit (No. 68) with traffic slowed to a crawl to stop at Wayland. The off ramp…

Editor January 31, 2025

Features

Wildcats lose to old pals Cedar Springs

The Wayland boys’ bowling team had a reunion showdown Thursday with former O-K Gold Conference champion Cedar Springs, but lost 26-4. Coach Sherry Miklusicak said, “We had lost the conference…

Editor January 31, 2025

Obituaries

No funeral plans yet for Joe Channells, 64

Joseph Bart Channells of Martin died Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was 64. Joe was born April 12, 1960, in Plainwell to George and Pauline…

Editor January 31, 2025

Columns

Army Bob: We need warriors, not pronouns

by Robert M. Traxler Retired LTC. Peter Brian Hegseth President Donald Trump’s administration’s pick for Secretary of Defense made the point at his Senate hearings that in World War II…

Editor January 30, 2025

Community Notices

Former Leighton, Dorr deputy promoted to patrol lieutenant

Sgt. Brandon Berens has been promoted to patrol lieutenant at the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department. Berens, who formerly served as a deputy in the Leighton and Dorr Township areas, near…

Editor January 30, 2025

Sports

Lady Vikings now 4-2 in O-K Silver hoops

The Hopkins girls’ basketball team elevated its O-K Silver Conference record to 4-2 and overall record Wednesday evening to 5-7 with a 29-10 victory over Kelloggsville. The contest was a…

Editor January 29, 2025

Community Notices

Hopkins Jr. High FFA team wins districts

The Hopkins FFA Junior High Conduct of Meetings team received first place accolades in the district leadership contest at Niles Wednesday evening. The group has earned the right to compete…

Editor January 29, 2025

Features

Nominations sought for Alumni Hall of Fame

Wayland Union Schools is seeking nominations for the annual Alumni Hall of Fame. Those who wish to nominate a Wayland High School graduate for the honor may submit a form…

Editor January 29, 2025