Editor

Services Sept. 26 for former Gun Lake marine mechanic

Charles Edward Garrett, age 94, of Kentwood, died Saturday, Sept. 21. Charles served his country in the U.S. Navy. He later worked as a marine mechanic at Skelton's Marina at…

Editor September 22, 2024

Community Notices

Sheriff’s Dept. reports increased car-deer accidents

Deer are running... Our office has seen an increase already this season of car-deer accidents. We want to remind motorists, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk.…

Editor September 21, 2024

Features

Martin marching band has a good day at invitational

The Martin High School Clipper Marching Band had a very good day Saturday at the third annual Portage Central Marching Festival. The Martin group, under the direction of Noah Miller,…

Editor September 21, 2024

Features

Wayland is host to weekend back-to-back festivals

Wayland's four corners downtown was host for not one, but two local festivals. The Women of Wayland (WOW) put together a "Ladies Night Out" celebration Friday evening. And less than…

Editor September 21, 2024

Sports

HHS grad plays college football in televised contest

Hopkins High School graduate Colin Weber came to Bloomington, Ind., with the University of North Carolina Charlotte football team Saturday to take on the undefeated Hooisers. Indiana, widely regarded as…

Editor September 21, 2024

Obituaries

Funeral in Dorr next Saturday for Cheryl Genther

Cheryl Genther of Dorr died Friday, Sept. 20. She was 74. Cheryl had a bright and bubbly personality and loved to joke and laugh. She loved her family and time…

Editor September 21, 2024

Community Notices

Stud Muffins Cafe & Bakery opens its doors in Dorr

The Stud Muffins Cafe & Bakery at 1668 142nd Ave. officially opened its doors in Dorr Saturday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The business formerly was a well known…

Editor September 21, 2024

Sports

Hopkins, Wayland on opposite ends of 35-0 scores

Both Hopkins and Wayland were involved in football contests that ended with identical 35-0 final scores. Hopkins was on the winning side. Waylamd found itself on the wrong side. The…

Editor September 20, 2024

Features

Wayland Supt. asks for parents’, students’ cooperation

Wayland Union Schools Supt. Tim Reeves today issued a statement abou the recent spate of school closures as a result of bomb or shooter threats. Reeves wrote, "As you are…

Editor September 20, 2024

Features

WHS students cover ‘Blue Dot’ event at GVSU

Wayland High School News Team members Landon Harris and Dominick Kramer Thursday were invited by the WGVU Student Reporting Labs (SRL) to cover the Grand Valley State University "Blue Dot"…

Editor September 20, 2024