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Lady Wildcats improve to 3-5 after 2 dual match wins

The Wayland High School girls' varsity tennis team now owns a 3-5 overall dual meet record after defeating O-K Gold Conference opponents Kenowa Hills and Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills. The…

Editor May 6, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral mass at St. Stan’s Saturday for ‘Beck’ Smith

Leo A. Smith died at his home in Dorr of cancer Tuesday, May 4. He was 92. Born Sept. 11, 1928, to Antone and Hartsel Smith of Belmont Addition, Mich.,…

Editor May 5, 2021

Sports

Hopkins girls now 7-1 in Silver after twin bill sweep

The Hopkins varsity softball team ran its O-K Silver Conference record to 7-1 with a doubleheader sweep of NorthPointe Christian Wednesday. The Lady Vikings won 14-3 and 11-8 to improve…

Editor May 5, 2021

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 — May 8, 1996 We apologize most sincerely to readers that the edition…

Editor May 5, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral Friday for WHS graduate Dennis Helmholdt

Dennis J. Helmholdt, 63, a 1976 graduate of Wayland High School, died Saturday, May 1. Dennis could always be found attending his children's and now grandchildren’s sporting events. He loved…

Editor May 5, 2021

Sports

Viking track teams split in O-K Silver double dual meet

The Hopkins boys’ and girls’ track teams split an O-K Silver Conference double dual meet Tuesday, both defeating Comstock Park but losing to Belding. The boys beat Comstock Park 94-37,…

Editor May 5, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcats sweep TK in doubleader showdown

It may have been the battle for the O-K Gold Conference championship, and if true, the Wayland High School softball team is back in the driver's seat. The Lady Wildcats…

Editor May 5, 2021

Community Notices

Blood drive set Wednesday at Wayland United Church

There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday at the United Church of Wayland from 11:30 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. The American Red Cross is giving a $5…

Editor May 4, 2021

Sports

Two ‘Cat distance runners surprise in double dual

Thornapple Kellogg and Kenowa Hills came to town to take on Wayland in an OK-Gold Conference double dual meet. The local boys emerged victorious, but the girls fell short. Perhaps…

Editor May 4, 2021

Columns

Ranger Rick: Hunter Biden has happy, privileged life

When you try to purchase a weapon, you have to make out a form for your background check. It's been some time since I made mine out, but I believe…

Editor May 4, 2021