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Basura: Michigan has got it right with death penalty

“It’s pointless to teach someone a lesson by killing them.” — Mokokoma Mokonana The first death penalty carried out on these shores was in 1692. Thomas Grander was convicted of sodomy…

Editor March 4, 2021

Sports

Bakers propel Wildcat bowlers to victory over FHE

The Wayland boys’ varsity bowling team learned the value of taking the baker games and claimed an 18-12 victory Wednesday over league rival Forests Hills Eastern. The Lady Wildcats won…

Editor March 3, 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 — March 6, 1996 The Wayland Township Board has decided to use some…

Editor March 3, 2021

Community Notices

U.S.-131 traffic backed up by Caledonia exit pickup crash

A traffic crash near the Caledonia exit (110th Street) on U.S.-131 backed up motorists doing the morning commute north on the expressway. Ray Antel of Wayland said it took 55…

Editor March 3, 2021

Community Notices

Wildflower Grace artisan market opens next month

Wildflower Grace, an artisan market and boutique will open next month at 106 W. Superior St. in downtown Wayland. The new business, owned jointly by Joy Stuive, Billie Redder and…

Editor March 3, 2021

Sports

Lady Clippers rebound vs. Lawton after horrible week

The Martin girls' varsity basketball team bounced back from a bad week by claiming a 47-26 win Tuesday night over Lawton. "It was a great bounce back game for us…

Editor March 2, 2021

Sports

Lady Vikings halt 4-game losing skid in win over Lee

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team put a stop to a four-game losing streak Tuesday night by clobbering Wyoming Lee 65-9. The Lady Vikings started the season with a 3-2…

Editor March 2, 2021

Community Notices

Covid vaccine clinic links cheaters create cuts in line

There is some confusion about whether the Coronavirus pandemic threat indeed is lessening or just getting ready to take off again in West Michigan. Signs still point to positive developments.…

Editor March 2, 2021

Sports

Wildcats’ furious 2nd half rally falls short at Kenowa

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball put together a furious second-half rally, fueled by three-point field goals, only to fall short in the end, 62-55, at Kenowa Hills. The girls' team,…

Editor March 2, 2021

Sports

WHS grad earns collegiate all-conference in basketball

Former Wayland High School basketball standout Cory Ainsworth has been selected to the first team All-Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference team. Only a sophomore, Ainsworth was named to the All-WHAC Freshman Team…

Editor March 2, 2021