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New manager named for Wayland Farmers Market this summer

Angelina Latondress has been selected as new Market Manager and Marketing Coordinator for the Wayland Farmers Market this summer and fall. "As a lifelong Wayland resident, I'm passionate about fostering…

Editor March 20, 2025

Features

WHS graduate invents Michigan trivia game

Burrell Stein Luke Stein, son of retired Wayland Mayor Burrell Stein, has developed a Michigan Trivia game, "Yoopers & Trolls." He is a graduate from Wayland Union Schools and the…

Editor March 20, 2025

Features

Army Bob: We should decentralize services

by Robert M. Traxler Ask yourself: Why is our federal government centralized in the District of Columbia area? Ask yourself why the Department of Agriculture is located in a megalopolis…

Editor March 20, 2025

Features

First day of spring comes with snow

Old Man Winter still had a few tricks up his sleeve Thursday morning for the ironic official first day of spring. After pleasing almost everybody with temperatures in the 60s…

Editor March 20, 2025

Features

New Dorr firefighter makes all in the family

The Dorr Township Fire Department's newest member is a fourth generaation firefighter locally. Caleb Fifelski is following in the footsteps of his great grandfather, former Chief Floyd Fifelski, grandfather Chief…

Editor March 20, 2025

Obituaries

Celebration of life for Joan Riksen Saturday

Hopkins native Joan Riksen, 85, died Thursday, March 13. She was born in Hopkins July 26, 1939, to Richard and Alice (Rose) Thompson. She graduated from Hopkins High School in…

Editor March 19, 2025

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — March 20, 2000 Wildlife specialist Lori Neely was photographed on the front…

Editor March 19, 2025

Features

Two Hopkins students win teen artist awards

Hopkins Middle School students Skyler Cervantes and Sydney Gulper was been announced as winners in the Scholastic Art & Writing regional artwork competition. Their entries have qualified them as two…

Editor March 19, 2025

Community Notices

SUV driver killed in Leighton Twp. crash

Allegan County Sheriff’s authorities say they believe speed was a factor in a fatal traffic crash Monday night in Leighton Township. Deputies said a serious crash was called in at…

Editor March 18, 2025

Features

You can make pizza in a crock pot, honestly

You really can make pizza in a crock pot! Great for making your favorite food the easiest way. Customize your recipe by adding your favorites. Just remember to saute your…

Editor March 17, 2025