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Lady Wildcats give South a tussle until 4th quarter

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team led South Christian by two points going into the final eight minutes, but the visitors exploded for 25 points in the final quarter to…

Editor February 21, 2020

Sports

Martin looks forward to revenge showdown with Gobles

It was a festive Seniors Night celebration at Martin High School, where the home team cruised to its 17th victory in 18 starts by turning back Fennville, 51-38. The Lady…

Editor February 21, 2020

Sports

NorthPointe upsets Vikings to jeopardize outright title

NorthPointe Christian came to Hopkins Friday night with upset on their minds. And they got just what they wanted with a 69-63 overtime verdict. Led by a two-man offensive wrecking…

Editor February 21, 2020

Community Notices

Former Hopkins Area firefighter honored as life saver

Former Hopkins Area Fire Department member Brad Kerber, now serving for Caledonia and Hamilton departments was honored Thursday night at the Caledonia Township Board meeting for his recent life-saving efforts.…

Editor February 21, 2020

Features

Two Wayland Odyssey of Mind teams state qualifiers

Two Wayland Schools Odyssey of the Mind teams qualified for the state competition at the Region 4 tournament at Wayland High School Saturday, Aug. 15. Advancing to state were: •…

Editor February 20, 2020

Columns

Yes It’s True: Joan Medendorp left laudable legacy

There have been many kind words said about Joan Medendorp in the wake of her passing this week. All of them well deserved. My take on her was that she…

Editor February 20, 2020

Columns

Army Bob: I stand by my effort to aid cancer victims

In the comment section of my last column a person who goes by the alias Couchman wrote: “Mrs Mandaville, it’s clear Mr. Traxler wants to argue and continue to insist…

Editor February 20, 2020

Sports

Martin wins non-league makeup contest, 54-41

The Martin girls' basketball team improved its overall season record to 16-1 Wednesday night with a 54-41 non-league victory over Constantine. The Lady Clippers, ranked seventh in this week's Associated…

Editor February 20, 2020

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 — Feb. 22, 1995 Former Wayland Board of Education member Diane Smith penned…

Editor February 19, 2020

Sports

Lady Wildcats move to 12-6 overall with win at FHE

The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team Tuesday night evened its O-K Gold Conference record at 5-5 and moved to 12-6 overall with a 43-27 victory at Forest Hills Eastern. The…

Editor February 19, 2020