Editor

Girls’, boys’ hoops tournament pairings announced

The girls' varsity basketball tournaments will get under way at Wayland and Climax-Scotts Monday-Friday, Feb. 26-March 2. The boys' tourney will be Monday-Friday, March 5-9, at Otsego and Martin. …

Editor February 10, 2018

Community Notices

Gun Lake ice too thin for snowmobiles, authorities say

After a woman was rescued Saturday by local authorities, Gun Lake is closed to snowmobiles because the ice is too thin and very weak, according to the Michigan Department of…

Editor February 10, 2018

Editorial

How does Salem Twp. get away with 5-mill road levy?

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "If you drive a car, I'll tax the street, If you try to sit,…

Editor February 10, 2018

Columns

Basura: An update on Emperor Donald’s new clothes

“Life isn’t about finding ourself. Life is about creating yourself.” — George Bernard Shaw What will the Donald wear for the big parade? It’s going to be a big one. This…

Editor February 10, 2018

Editorial

Sandy Pines cleared in cat issue, apologizes regardless

To the editor: On Thursday, Jan 25, two Sandy Pines members reported finding a deceased cat in a live trap located on Sandy Pines park property. Photos and video of…

Editor February 10, 2018

Sports

Wildcats, Martin hoops makeups set for Monday

The Wayland boys' and girls' varsity basketball games at Thornapple Kellogg High School have been canceled for Friday because of the snowstorm that closed both schools. The two games will…

Editor February 9, 2018

Community Notices

Simply Celia’s 4th in poll for best West Mich. bakeries

The polls have closed and Simply Celia's Bakery and Restaurant in downtown Wayland finished fourth in the MLive poll of bakeries in West Michigan. Ida's of Jenison was the winner.…

Editor February 9, 2018

Community Notices

Snowstorm closes schools, causes traffic headaches

The West Michigan area was pummeled Friday morning with perhaps the heaviest snowfall of the 2017-18 winter season, dropping between six and eight inches in the Wayland, Hopkins and Martin…

Editor February 9, 2018

Sports

Martin loses in district wrestling finals to Bloomingdale

by Austin Marsman The combined Martin-Climax Scotts wrestling team fell to Bloomingdale in the finals of the Class D district wrestling tournament Wednesday evening. The United team was seeking its fourth…

Editor February 9, 2018

Columns

Army Bob: High school teacher shows hatred, ignorance

by Robert M. Traxler Gregory Salcido, the El Rancho High School teacher and elected Pico Rivera City Councilman and former mayor, stated the comments below to his high school government…

Editor February 8, 2018