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Five local runners compete at state cross-country meet

Five area high school cross-country runners competed Saturday at the Michigan High School Athletic Association state championship meet at Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn. There were no local teams present,…

Editor November 6, 2021

Features

D.K. Sprague is Christmas parade’s grand marshal

The Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that retired Gun Lake Tribal leader D.K. Sprague will be grand marshal of the annual Christmas parade, which will step off at…

Editor November 6, 2021

Obituaries

Visitation and services are Monday for Art Bradley, 98

Arthur "Art" Leroy Bradley, age 98 of Wayland, died Thursday, Nov. 4, at his family residence. Art was born in Marcellus May 30, 1923, to Leroy and Mae Bradley. He…

Editor November 6, 2021

Sports

Martin defense, then the offense power regional title

It was a strange game, but Martin nonetheless defeated Mendon 41-22 for the second time this season to claim the regional championship and advance in the eight-man post-season playoffs. The…

Editor November 5, 2021

Community Notices

Wayland Schools seeks input on ESSER funds use

The Wayland Union School District is applying to receive Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER) to handle learning recovery from the impact of COVID-19. These federal funds are…

Editor November 5, 2021

Articles

County Commission’s districts pared from 7 to 5

The Allegan County Board of Commissioners decided to approve the proposed redistricting for county commissioners for the next 10 years. The number of seats on the board has been pared…

Editor November 5, 2021

Community Notices

County’s Covid toll since March 2020 nearing 200

The Allegan County Health Department today announced that there have been 19 deaths as a result of the Coronavirus over the last four weeks, bringing the toll since March 2020…

Editor November 5, 2021

Community Notices

Veterans Day ceremony is Nov. 11 in Yankee Springs

Guest speaker Al Warren will try to explain the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day at a special ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, (Veterans Day) at the…

Editor November 5, 2021

Community Notices

Fifelski Auto closes service and repair shop in Dorr

After providing engine and a wide range of general auto repair for the past 60-plus years. Fifelski Auto Service has announced that effective Monday, Nov. 8, the company will be…

Editor November 5, 2021

Sports

Three Viking runners make Silver all-conference team

Three members of the Hopkins varsity boys' and girls' cross-country teams have earned all-conference honors in the O-K Silver. Adam Ball, Helena Kerber and Kambria Moored were selected and Neveah…

Editor November 5, 2021