Editor

Vikings’ win over Belding keeps playoff hopes alive

A one-point loss to Sparta kept Hopkins from finishing the O-K Silver Conference as league runner-up. But the Vikings still await word about post-season playoffs because their late season surge…

Editor October 22, 2021

Sports

Clippers tie a bow on their perfect 9-0 football season

Statistically, Martin's undefeated season of 2021 may be its most impressive yet. The Clippers lifted their season record to 9-0 Friday evening with a resounding 55-0 decision over New Buffalo.…

Editor October 22, 2021

Community Notices

Allegan County Covid cases persistent; 4 more deaths

The Allegan County Health Department has reported four more deaths for the second straight week as a result of the Coronavirus, bringing the total to 188 since the pandemic began…

Editor October 22, 2021

Sports

Five WHS boys make all-county C-C team; ‘Cats 2nd

Five Wayland boys took the science of bunching very seriously Friday, taking the 11th through 15th places consecutively and capturing second place in the annual All-County meet at U.S.-131 Motorsports…

Editor October 22, 2021

Obituaries

Services Wednesday for Army vet Jerald Kamps, 91

Jerald H. Kamps, age 91, died Wednesday, Oct. 20. Jerald served his country in the US Army He is survived by his children Jan (Ron) Wubbeling, Rhonda (Bill) Vogt, Kay…

Editor October 22, 2021

Editorial

Micro-managing rears ugly head again in Dorr Twp.

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. If there is one thing the Dorr Township Board has done better than anyone…

Editor October 21, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcats win tuneup for Gold tourney showdown

The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team tuned up for its approaching showdown with Grand Rapids Catholic Central by defeating non-conference foe Wyoming Thursday evening. The Lady Wildcats won on…

Editor October 21, 2021

Community Notices

Wayland Middle School to go remote Oct. 22, 25, 26

Wayland Union Middle School will transition to temporary remote instruction starting Friday, Oct. 22, at least until Wednesday, Oct. 27. In a letter to parents and staff, school district officials…

Editor October 21, 2021

Columns

Army Bob: Policing school board meetings overreach

by Robert M. Traxler “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press;…

Editor October 21, 2021

Articles

Wayland High School NHS inducts 42 new members

The Wayland Union High School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 42 members Wednesday evening, Oct. 20 at the Fine Arts Center. The National Honor Society (NHS) seeks to…

Editor October 21, 2021