Editor

Martin unveils historic school solar project panels

More than 600 solar panels installed on the roof at Martin Public Schools began producing energy on Wednesday, Aug. 15, and local officials officially had a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday.…

Editor August 28, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: Here are 5 reasons Trump stunned liberals

All of us have said something that eventually comes back to revisit us. Sometimes it is innocent and someone takes what we say not how we intended. Candidate Donald Trump,…

Editor August 28, 2018

Columns

One Small Voice: I write not to bury, but praise John McCain

The sad news is less than an hour old as I write this. John McCain, Republican Senator from Arizona, has died of the vicious cancer that tortured him. McCain has…

Editor August 26, 2018

Editorial

The paradox of growth can create awkward decisions

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. The modern paradox of growth was the elephant in the room at last…

Editor August 25, 2018

Obituaries

Memorial service is Aug. 31 for Myrtle Cole, 100

Myrtle Rose Cole, age 100, died Wednesday, Aug. 2. She is survived by her children, Barbara Jeanie (Jim) Kerber, Gary Cole; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Wayne (Winona)…

Editor August 25, 2018

Sports

Molly is back at WHS! This time as secretary to AD

Wayland High School graduate Molly Lameyer has come back home to take the athletic secretary's position. Lameyer, perhaps best known as an all-state volleyball and basketball players for the Lady…

Editor August 24, 2018

Articles

Gun Lake Casino names 2 new assistant managers

Gun Lake Casino has announced the promotions of Marion Lebsock and Carter Pavey to assistant general managers. Lebsock previously served Gun Lake Casino as the director of human resources, where…

Editor August 24, 2018

Sports

Martin unveils new football field, but loses opener 26-0

Climax-Scotts Thursday evening spoiled Martin's unveiling of its new high school football field with a 26-0 decision in the season opener for both schools. Further details of the contest were…

Editor August 24, 2018

Sports

Vikings nail 6 conversions after 6 TDs in opening win

The Hopkins varsity football team racked up six touchdowns Thursday night en route to a high-scoring 42-30 victory over visiting nonleague opponent Ravenna. The Vikings cruised to a 42-16 advantage…

Editor August 23, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcat harriers invitational runners-up again

It was a pretty good day Thursday for the Wayland girls’ cross-country team in the Kelloggsville Invitational. The Lady Wildcats took second-place in the seven-team field, only bettered by an…

Editor August 23, 2018