Editor

Wildcats’ defense holds Byron Center to 28 points

Byron Center has been struggling on the hardcourt this season, and it showed Saturday night in its makeup ballgame at Wayland. The visiting Bulldogs, now 2-14 on the season overall,…

Editor February 2, 2019

Features

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

(Belatedly, taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago —Feb. 2, 1994 A homeless couple, Al and Rose Mokma, has been…

Editor February 2, 2019

Sports

Clippers overcome recent idleness, Saugatuck, 55-42

Martin coach Brad Moelker admitted he's been a bit worried about his team getting rusty lately because of the inclement weather. But his group Friday night, playing in only its…

Editor February 1, 2019

Sports

Martin ladies’ comeback overtakes Saugatuck, 40-38

The Martin girls’ varsity basketball team had a couple of comebacks Friday in pulling out a 40-38 thriller over Southwest Athletic Conference foe Saugatuck. One comeback was in the game…

Editor February 1, 2019

Obituaries

Memorial service is Feb. 9 for John Pintarelli, 58

John Melvin Pintarelli died Monday, Jan. 28, at his home in Wayland after a long battle with multiple myeloma. He was 58. John was born Dec. 10, 1960, in Grand…

Editor February 1, 2019

Sports

Wildcats’ makeup game vs. Byron Center Saturday

The Wayland High School boys' basketball team will play a makeup game at home Saturday evening against non-league opponent Byron Center. The move comes after all ballgames and classes were…

Editor February 1, 2019

Community Notices

Local meetup Feb. 13 to focus on hemp possibilities

A meetup for those interested in growing and producing hemp is planned for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Simply Celia's on South Main Street in Wayland. Hemp,…

Editor January 31, 2019

Columns

Army Bob: Progressives are putting people in boxes

Once again, the accusations of racist, sexist, homophobe and bigot, are front and center in our national debate. To be honest, many good people on the left are unhinged, calling…

Editor January 31, 2019

Community Notices

Road, weather conditions better, but dangers persist

A semi jackknifed on the U.S.-131 expressway early this afternoon just north of the Martin (No. 55) exit and motorists are advised to avoid the area. The freeway was shut…

Editor January 31, 2019

Obituaries

Service Monday for Moline native Linda Nagel, 72

Linda J. Nagel, age 72, died Saturday, Jan. 26. She was born into the family of Joe and Jane Haveman of Moline and attended South Christian High School. She received…

Editor January 31, 2019