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Spoor asks DEQ to add 30 docks at marina on Gun Lake

by Austin Marsman Gun Lake marina owner Lucas Spoor submitted an application to the Michigan DEQ in Cadillac requesting approval for 30 docks and the installation of a boat launch at…

Editor February 17, 2018

Sports

Teunissen sisters help Davenport win season opener

Wayland High School graduates and sisters Bethany (left) and Mallory Teunissen both played major roles in Davenport University's 3-1 season opening victory Saturday in the Panthers' southern tour. Bethany, a…

Editor February 17, 2018

Sports

Viking boys, girls rule Silver, Gossman rolls perfect 300

Both the Hopkins boys' and girls' bowling teams won the O-K Silver Conference championships in the league tournament. For boys it went Hopkins, Belding, Kelloggsville Junior ace Brenden Gossman…

Editor February 17, 2018

Sports

Wayland boys slip to 7th in league bowling tourney

The Wayland boys' bowling team was fourth after game one, fell to fifth after game two, and finished seventh out of 10 teams Saturday at the O-K Gold/Green Conference…

Editor February 17, 2018

Sports

Martin girls ‘heartless’ 2nd half leads to loss to Gobles

by Austin Marsman The Lady Clippers lost by 18 points, 44-26, to SAC girls' basketball ruler Gobles Friday. Martin coach Doug MacVean wasn't pleased with what he saw, saying there…

Editor February 17, 2018

Obituaries

Former Wayland man David Tolhurst dies at age 67

David Tolhurst Sr., of Wyoming, formerly of Wayland and Martin, died Thursday, Feb. 15. He was 67. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathy Tolhurst; children Ammy…

Editor February 17, 2018

Sports

Wildcats’ horrible 2nd quarter costly in 58-53 setback

Though East Grand Rapids is near the top of the O-K Gold Conference basketball standings, Wayland has given the Pioneers a solid battle in both encounters this season. The Wildcats…

Editor February 16, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings clinch share of O-K Silver hoops crown

The Hopkins girls' basketball team has clinched at least a share of the O-K Silver Conference basketball championship. The Viking boys, meanwhile Friday, had their season record evened at 8-8…

Editor February 16, 2018

Community Notices

Steeby Elementary recognized as ‘Distinguished School’

Steeby Elementary was recognized as one of two Title I Distinguished Schools in Michigan at the National Title I conference in Philadelphia Feb. 8-11. Steeby was selected under Category 1 -…

Editor February 16, 2018

Community Notices

Hopkins schools to begin strategic planning process

The Hopkins Board of Education and administration have luanched a new initiative to guide the local schools through a 3-5 Year Strategic Planning Process. The purpose is "to help the…

Editor February 16, 2018