Editor

Martin gas station robbery suspect apprehended

A man brandishing a handgun robbed the Clark gas station in downtown Martin, but was apprehended later Monday night. The Allegan County Sheriff’s office responded to the call at about…

Editor October 16, 2018

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Town-gown voting issues troubling

The Republican Party is mired in a series of controversies involving accusations of voter suppression. The Republican Secretary of State who is running for governor of Georgia is taking a…

Editor October 15, 2018

Articles

Nearby turkey farm may ruin chicken ordinance plans

The existence of a nearby turkey production facility may preclude the City of Wayland from adopting a new ordinance allowing residents to raise chickens in their back yards. The Wayland…

Editor October 15, 2018

Features

No man (nor truck or semi) shall pass unless this short

Facebook friend Dianalynn DeGlopper passed along this photo from Kansas City, Mo., suggesting this sign be placed in front of the 100th Street bridge along U.S.-131, which has been struck…

Editor October 15, 2018

Community Notices

Education Foundation awards over $30,000 in grants

The Wayland Union Education Foundation awarded more than $30,000 in Innovation Grants and National Teacher Conference Awards this year. These programs will benefit students and provide professional development for teachers.…

Editor October 15, 2018

Community Notices

Hopkins equestrian team takes 3rd in state competition

The Hopkins equestrian team finished third in the state championships this past weekend in the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association competition. The Vikings squad finished third behind Goodrich and Bay City…

Editor October 15, 2018

Editorial

I recommend voting ‘yes’ for all 3 ballot proposals

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. There will be three state-wide ballot proposals in the Nov. 6 election. I…

Editor October 13, 2018

Sports

Wildcats’ playoff hopes dealt severe blow by Hamilton

The Wayland varsity football team's hopes for making the post-season Division 3 playoffs suffered a major setback Friday night at Hamilton in a 34-21 non-league defeat. The loss dropped the…

Editor October 12, 2018

Sports

Martin likely to make playoffs for first time since ’07

Prospects are looking very good for the Martin High School varsity football team to qualify for the post-season playoffs for the first time since 2007. The Clippers Friday night assured…

Editor October 12, 2018

Sports

Vikings clinch share of O-K Silver grid championship

Hopkins Friday night clinched at least a share of the O-K Silver Conference football championship with a convincing 44-0 victory at Wyoming Lee. The Vikings roared to a 31-0 lead…

Editor October 12, 2018