Editor

Prosecutor candidates talk about county meth issues

A long-standing joke that isn't funny is that Allegan County is the "meth capital of Michigan," and the two Republican Party candidates for prosecuting attorney spoke at length about the…

Editor May 10, 2018

Community Notices

Airstrip developer says 2 anti-project suits dismissed

Clark Galloway, co-developer of a controversial proposed airstrip near the corner of Kalamazoo and 144th Avenues, told the Leighton Township Board Thursday night that all but one lawsuit filed against…

Editor May 10, 2018

Articles

Leighton approves 21-unit residential complex off Dahlia

A proposed 21-unit residential complex on the north side of Dahlia Street east of Mill Street was approved without comment of opposition Thursday evening by the Leighton Township Board. The…

Editor May 10, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcats sweep twin bill vs. Forest Hills Eastern

The Wayland varsity softball team swept a doubleheader against Forest Hills Eastern Tuesday, winning 25-0 in the first game and taking the nightcap 24-3. The victories improved the Lady Wildcats’…

Editor May 10, 2018

Columns

Basura: Memories of Volcano without the volcano

“We are here to drink beer, We are here to kill war, We are here to laugh at the odds, And live our lives so well, That Death will tremble…

Editor May 10, 2018

Sports

Mallory Teunissen named to all-GLIAC team as pitcher

Wayland High School graduate Mallory Teunissen has been named to the first unit of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Association (GLIAC) all-star team. Teunissen, a Davenport University junior pitcher from…

Editor May 10, 2018

Sports

Wildcats halt Forest Hills Eastern’s 16-game win streak

The Wayland varsity baseball team is 6-14 for the season, but it picked up two impressive victories Tuesday in a doubleheader sweep of Forest Hills Eastern. The Wildcats halted Forest…

Editor May 10, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings complete 3-game sweep of Wyoming Lee

The Hopkins varsity softball team completed a three-game series against O-K Silver Conference rival Wyoming Lee with a 16-1 victory in three innings Wednesday. Maddie Schans threw two innings, gave…

Editor May 10, 2018

Obituaries

Service Saturday for former Dorr man Ted Egeler, 90

Theodore Henry Egeler, Sr., age 90, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Dorr, died Tuesday, May 8. Ted served in the Korean Conflict as a staff sergeant in Okinawa, helping build…

Editor May 10, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcats can’t change score in delayed TK loss

The Wayland girls' varsity soccer team lost a suspended match against Middleville Thornapple Kellogg Tuesday night, 2-0. "After weather forced postponement of the match with the score 2-0 in favor…

Editor May 9, 2018