Editor

Car fire on expressway shuts down traffic on 131

The U.S.-131 expressway just north of Exit No. 64, Wayland, has reopned after being shut down by an traffic crash and car fire Saturday night. Area observers said there was…

Editor November 16, 2024

Community Notices

Construction projects completed for 4 streets

Digital Camera Residents and motorists in the northwest area of town are both relieved and happy that the paving and reconstruction projects for Elm, Mill, Park and Church streets have…

Editor November 16, 2024

Community Notices

Hopkins Elementary is recognized nationally

U.S. News & World Report has recognized Hopkins Elementary as one of the best schools for 2025. The school, located at 400 Clark St. in Hopkins, has 386 students in…

Editor November 15, 2024

Editorial

We can’t stop economic growth, so regulate it

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. This is an editorial by the editor. It’s becoming one of the oldest axioms in local government — you can’t stop…

Editor November 15, 2024

Articles

Leighton Board not interested in request closing 136th Avenue

COVER PHOTO: Leighton Township Clerk Rachel Fennema swears in Supervisor Steve Wolbrink. Both are beginning their second four-year terms. The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening was asked by the Allegan…

Editor November 14, 2024

Community Notices

WHS Principal earns state award nomination

Wayland High School Principal, Santino Di Cesare,was nominated for the 2025-2026 High School Principal of the Year by the Michigan Association of SecondarySchool Principals. Di Cesare was hired as assistant…

Editor November 14, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: Blue govs try to ‘Trump proof’ states

by Robert M. Traxler Gov. Gavin Newsom of my old home state of California has said he and the state government need to "Trump Proof” the state, which means to…

Editor November 14, 2024

Articles

Leighton planners kick the can down the road

The Leighton Township Planning Commission could be accused of kicking the can down the road, but members insist there are good reasons. The commission voted unanimously after a public hearing…

Editor November 14, 2024

Obituaries

Martin Hardware owner Dona Gilson dies at 90

Dona Jean Gilson, age 90, died Sunday, Nov. 10. Dona was born on Nov. 17, 1933, in Otsego, the daughter of Harold and Pearl (Cole) Miller. She was born at…

Editor November 14, 2024

Community Notices

Wayland Township Clerk Ann McInerney retires

Ann McInerney Wayland Township Clerk Ann McInerney’s served in her last Township Board meeting this month. She served Wayland Township as clerk for 12 years, having been elected three times.…

Editor November 13, 2024