Editor

Yes It’s True: It’s Gambee’s fault for ‘discovering’ moi

"Wherever the newspapers are filled with good news, the jails are filled with good people." — Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan A message to all those who don’t like me or…

Editor September 19, 2021

Columns

One Small Voice: Norm Macdonald spoke to my dark side

by Lynn Mandaville His name was not a household word. His was not a delicate mainstream comedy. Those of us who were familiar with his work had not heard much…

Editor September 18, 2021

Articles

Local school officials to examine petitions’ legality

Wayland and Martin school officials were somewhat taken aback Thursday and Friday when parents' social media groups announced that Brandon Elementary and Baker Elementary parking lots would be the sites…

Editor September 18, 2021

Sports

Wildcats fail to keep lead, fall to Ottawa Hills in OT

Wayland couldn't hold on to a 22-8 lead Friday night against Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills and eventually lost a 28-22 overtime football contest Houseman Field. The Bengals scored 14 unanswered…

Editor September 18, 2021

Sports

Wildcat boys, girls’ harriers middle of the pack at MSU

Both the Wayland boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams Friday finished in the middle of the pack at the annual Michigan State University Spartan Invitational at Forest Akers East Golf Course.…

Editor September 17, 2021

Sports

Clippers take down fellow unbeaten Montabella 48-6

Martin ran into a fellow unbeaten eight-man football squad Friday night in Blanchard Montabella and had a pleasant, but long ride home after a 48-6 victory. The Mustangs, who switched…

Editor September 17, 2021

Sports

Vikings come from behind again to beat Kellogsville

Hopkins made it it two in row Friday night for come-from-behind victories on the gridiron. The Vikings spotted Kelloggsville 16-6, 24-14 and 30-22 at the first three period stops, but…

Editor September 17, 2021

Obituaries

Hopkins High School grad Gale Bregg Brown passes

Hopkins High School graduate Gale Lynn (Bregg) Brown, 65, of Kentwood, died Wednesday, Sept. 15. She was born on April 28, 1956, in Grand Rapids, to the late Ambrose &…

Editor September 17, 2021

Sports

Lady Vikings overcome Kelloggsville in 3 sets

The Hopkins volleyball team moved its O-K Silver Conference record to 2-1 Thursday on its home court with a straight set victory over Kelloggsville, 25-16, 25-19, 25-13. Individual statistical leaders…

Editor September 17, 2021

Obituaries

Local community activist Max Monroe dies at age 81

Word has been received of the death Wednesday, Sept. 15, of former Wayland City Councilman Maxwell Dow Monroe. He was 81. Most recently a resident of Middleville, Max was born…

Editor September 16, 2021