Editor

Medical marijuana exchange owner Dan Patrick dies

Jerry Dan Patrick of Wayland, a major figure in the medical marijuana business in Martin and Orangeville townships. died at his home Monday. He had just celebrated his 44th birthday.…

Editor November 28, 2017

Community Notices

Steeby chosen as National Title I Distinguished School

Steeby Elementary in Wayland has been selected as one of only two National Title I Distinguished Schools for Michigan. The program is a project of the National Title I Association.…

Editor November 28, 2017

Columns

Ranger Rick: Is the JFK assassination relevant today?

Where were you on Friday Nov. 22, 1963? If you were alive and of age to remember the darkness that hung over the country after the assassination of President John…

Editor November 28, 2017

Community Notices

Hopkins schools earn 3rd financial grant this year

Hopkins Public Schools has announced it has received its third financial award this year, the most recent $4,229.88 from the Michigan Department of Education for the Acceptable Assessment Tools for…

Editor November 28, 2017

Sports

Wildcat bowlers, Clipper girls opening winter seasons

The winter sports season will be kicked off Tuesday evening, Nov. 28, when the Martin girls' basketball team is host to Potter's House. This Saturday, the Wayland boys' and girls'…

Editor November 27, 2017

Sports

Presley Hudson named hoops tourney MVP in Bahamas

Former Wayland High School basketball star Presley Hudson last weekend was selected most valuable player in the Junkanoo Jam women's collegiate basketball tournament in the Bahamas. Hudson became only the…

Editor November 27, 2017

Features

Allegan County Sheriff’s K-9 Lajki to get body armor

Allegan County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Lajki will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K-9s, Inc. Lajki’s vest is…

Editor November 27, 2017

Community Notices

Hopkins Fire Department extingishes vehicle blaze

The Hopkins Fire Department was dispatched with mutual aid from Wayland Fire Department for an explosion with possible structure fire in Hopkins Township. Upon arrival, it was found to be…

Editor November 27, 2017

Obituaries

Bob Hilaski’s funeral mass Thursday at St. Stanislaus

Robert “Bob” Hilaski, age 80, of Hopkins, died Saturday, Nov. 25. Bob worked for Spartan Stores for 40 years. Throughout his life he enjoyed working on his farm. Bob loved…

Editor November 27, 2017

Editorial

Let’s save pool, bowling alley using WAEMS example

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. The time has come to adopt the principles of this area's most successful cooperative…

Editor November 26, 2017