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Pine St. 5th-grader wins county spelling bee

Pine Street Elementary fifth-grader Emmett Katje came in first place, competing against fourth- through eighth-graders from across Allegan County in a spelling bee. Emmett Katje Wayland Middle School and Pine…

Editor February 28, 2025

Features

WHS students craft bills at Youth in Govt.

Nine students from Wayland High School last week attend the Michigan Youth in Government Conference in Lansing. Students spent four days participating in a mock state government, in which students…

Editor February 28, 2025

Features

Five WHS bee club members visit Kazoo conference

Pictured (from left): Eli Fifelski, Nikol Yanakieva, Peyton Mathis, Isabella Luke, and John Miller Five members of the Wayland Bee Club attended the Kalamazoo Bee School Conference Feb. 15, learning…

Editor February 28, 2025

Columns

One Small Voice: We don’t talk about Trump

"The first rule about Fight Club is never talk about Fight Club." - A line from the movie Fight Club This week I read an editorial in Townbroadcast by its…

Editor February 28, 2025

Features

Martin girls regular season ends with win

The Martin girls' basketball ended the 2024-25 season in style Thursday night by cruising to a 53-31 victory over Fennville. Tonight was such a great way to end the regular…

Editor February 27, 2025

Sports

Proud parents of Bill Holbrook grace photo

A blast from the past was accomplished recently when former Wayland High School girls bowling coach Bill Holbrook took a picture of his parents, who have quite a legacy left…

Editor February 27, 2025

Articles

Dorr Twp. officials granted raises in pay

Pay raises often can be controversial issues for local elected officials, and perhaps it’s particularly difficult in Dorr Township. However, the Township Board Thursday evening managed to approve 5% cost…

Editor February 27, 2025

Community Notices

Changes in traffic, parking at WHS start Monday, March 3

With construction progressing at Wayland High School, the current flow of traffic and parking availability will be adjusted starting Monday, March 3. "We appreciate everyone’s patience and flexibility as we…

Editor February 27, 2025

Columns

Army Bob: On-line media a shill for the left, progressives

by Robert M. Traxler Our friends in the media condemn the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for only cutting .02% of the budget in the first three weeks. It doesn’t…

Editor February 27, 2025

Sports

Boys’ hoops seasons end in district semis

The local boys’ basketball seasons were concluded Wednesday night in district tournament semifinals. Wayland lost 81-68 to the host ballclub, Hamilton, which they defeated 46-42 in their season opener last…

Editor February 26, 2025