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Martin’s Cinderella district run ends in final round

The Martin boys' varsity basketball Cinderella run came to an end Friday night at Climax-Scotts High School with a 60-35 loss to Tri-Unity Christian in the Division district finals. The…

Editor March 11, 2022

Community Notices

Hopkins FFA member wins state public speaking honor

Jessica Harvey of the Hopkins chapter of the FFA won the prepared public speaking contest this week at the state convention on the campus of Michigan State University.

Editor March 11, 2022

Community Notices

Burglar at Rock ‘N Bowl apprehended by authorities

Local authorities have apprehended a minor suspect in the break-in and burglary early Tuesday morning at the Rock 'N Bowl bowling establishment just north of the Wayland city limits. The…

Editor March 11, 2022

Obituaries

Celebration of life set for former local letter carrier

Renee Marie Chachulski, age 59 of Dorr, died at her home Tuesday, March 8, after a courageous battle with cancer. Renee was a mail carrier for the Wayland Post Office…

Editor March 11, 2022

Articles

Roads continue to be a sore spot for Leighton Township

The subject or roads has been a difficult one over the years in Leighton Township. Despite being one of the fasting growing townships in Michigan, the condition of the travel…

Editor March 11, 2022

Community Notices

County Health Dept. warns about ‘long Covid’ troubles

Corona virus disease COVID-19 medical web banner with SARS-CoV-2 virus molecule and text on a white background. Horizontal vector illustration As Allegan County marks the two-year anniversary of the first…

Editor March 11, 2022

Obituaries

Constance Miller’s funeral will be Monday in Hopkins

Constance Virginia (Gerard) Miller, 87, of Hopkins, died Wednesday, March 9, at Ascension Allegan General Hospital. Born Dec. 17, 1934, and raised in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of…

Editor March 11, 2022

Sports

WHS girls scare unbeaten opponent in regional finals

The Lady Wildcats huddle in the last minute of their regional final contest while referees discuss a controversial foul call. Close, but no cigar. That flippant phase perhaps best describes…

Editor March 10, 2022

Community Notices

Sexual assault reported along Rabbit River Trail

Wayland City Police are asking for the public’s help in an investigation of a complaint of a sexual assault on the Rabbit River Trail off East Elm Street. Authorities said…

Editor March 10, 2022

Community Notices

Both WHS orchestras awarded Division 1 ratings

The Wayland Union High School Orchestras attended Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) District Band and Orchestra Festival Tuesday, March 1, at East Kentwood High School to perform a…

Editor March 10, 2022