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Short-handed Wildcats still competitive in cross country

The Wayland cross-country teams are hurting for numbers, but both the boys’ and girls’ squads managed to finish fifth in the O-K Gold Conference Jamboree Thursday at Riverside Park in…

Editor September 5, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: Can Constitution save us from socialism?

by Robert M. Traxler The American Constitution is and always has been a revolutionary document; it was designed to defend the people from a tyrannical government, be it a monarchy…

Editor September 5, 2024

Community Notices

Harrison’s Marine bought by Premier Boating at Gun Lake

Word has been received that Ryan and Tony Gruver, co-owners of Premier Boating at Gun Lake, have purchased Harrison’s Marine & Kawasaki. The Gruver family established Premier Boating in 1993…

Editor September 5, 2024

Sports

Vikings sweep Kelloggsville to open Silver season

The Hopkins varsity volleyball squad opened its O-K Silver Conference season Wednesday evening with a resounding victory over Kelloggsville. The Vikings swept three matches, 25-10, 25-9 and 25-11. "The girls…

Editor September 5, 2024

Community Notices

Paws With a Cause to build new facility, add vet clinic

The Paws With A Cause facility on Division Street just north of Wayland is about to begin a $9.5 million renovation and expansion project. A Paws spokesperson said the organization’s…

Editor September 4, 2024

Sports

Wildcat tennis team wins 3rd straight dual match, 8-0

The Wayland varsity tennis team Wednesday afternoon blanked a young visiting Wyoming team, 8-0. Theo Oddy collected his first victory at first singles, 6-0, 6-1. Cam Sieffert won his match…

Editor September 4, 2024

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) Bessie B, Baker Elementary in the early 1960s 25 Years Ago — Sept. 6, 1999 Local…

Editor September 4, 2024

Obituaries

Celebration of life Sept. 22 in Dorr for Rick Dutkiewicz

Well known area musician and Dorr native Rick Dutkiewicz died at the age of 70 Wednesday, Aug 28, at his home in Allegan. Rick was born on Dec. 27, 1953,…

Editor September 4, 2024

Community Notices

SUV crashes inside Gun Lake Casino, but no injuries

A domestic dispute early Wednesday morning eventually resulted in an SUV crashing into the south side entrance door at the Gun Lake Casino in Bradley. No one was injured, including…

Editor September 4, 2024

Community Notices

Ron Henderson retires at WAEMS, Dorr Fire Dept.

Ron Henderson (wearing white shirt) has decided it is time to officially retire from Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS). He has been with the service since 2001. He also has…

Editor September 3, 2024