Editor

Clippers score 5 TDs, but lose to Saugatuck, 59-36

by Austin Marsman Martin dropped to an even 3-3 record on Friday after losing 59-36 in a football contest against Saugatuck. In pregame hype, the Indians were the obvious favorite…

Editor September 29, 2018

Obituaries

Memorial service Wednesday for Diane Kelm, 71

Diane Lynn Kelm, age 71, of Wayland, died Thursday, Sept. 20. Diane was a dental hygienist when she was young, living in Bethesda, Md. Most of her career was spent…

Editor September 29, 2018

Obituaries

Celebration of life Thursday for Shirley Bishop, 74

Shirley Ann (Kok) Bishop, age 74, died Tuesday, Sept. 25. Shirley is survived by her children, Darrin (Amy) Bishop, Darcy (Jimmy) Van Dyke, Jennifer (Ryan) Hulst; seven grandchildren, Hayley (Mark)…

Editor September 29, 2018

Sports

Wildcats capture badly needed win at Forest Hills East

Wayland's hopes to make the post-season high school football playoffs got a huge boost Friday night with a 42-26 victory at Forest Hills Eastern. The victory, which avenged a one-point…

Editor September 28, 2018

Sports

Vikings only a win away from guaranteed playoff berth

Hopkins is only one victory shy of a guaranteed post-season playoff berth on the gridiron. The high-octane Vikings' offense annihilated visiting nonleague opponent Buchanan 55-0 Friday evening to move its…

Editor September 28, 2018

Articles

Rezoning for lot split turned down by Dorr Twp. Board

Tyler Wustman's request for rezoning to split his 2.59-acre lot at 1538 144th Ave. was denied Thursday night by the Dorr Township Board. The board's 4-3 decision reversed a 4-3…

Editor September 27, 2018

Community Notices

Legislative Debate Day held at Wayland High School

The Wayland High School debate program was host for the annual Legislative Debate Day Wednesday, Sept. 26, for students, coaches and teachers from across the community. Debate Day cultivates a…

Editor September 27, 2018

Sports

Hopkins’ Henley individual O-K Silver medalist again

Six of the seven O-K Silver Conference cross-country teams competed in the second league jamboree of the season Wednesday, but the result for Hopkins was the same — second place…

Editor September 26, 2018

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

25 Years Ago — Sept. 29, 1993 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has begun the second stage of cleanup of the former Sunrise Landfill in Wayland Township. Only about…

Editor September 26, 2018

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: We live in the United States of denial

Broadcast media today reported stories about three Wayland High School kids making racist black-faced tweets, all without proper context. No wonder we're accused of "Fake News." What's a lot more…

Editor September 26, 2018