Posted inEditorial
Let’s not forget an interim manager who did a terrific job
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Before he rides off into the sunset, many of us should take a little…
Posted inObituaries
Funeral will be Saturday for Leonardo Pintarelli, 36
Wayland native and Martin High School graduate Leonardo Pintarelli of Otsego died Friday, Jan. 19. He was 36. Pintarelli was born to John and Sharon Pintarelli of Wayland in 1981…
Posted inEditorial
Truth is best way to handle privacy vs. public issues
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced: story. It is an editorial by the editor. My biggest beef with corporations and their CEOs for a long time in my…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Wayland schools seek 2018 Hall of Fame nominees
The Wayland Union school district is seeking nominees for this year's Hall of Fame accolades. Candidates for consideration should be sent with the nominee’s name and qualifications to Wayland High…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Arena’s Pizza in Martin explains card charging issue
by Austin Marsman The owner of the five locations of the Arena's Pizza chain took to Facebook Friday to explain an issue raised about credit cards at the Martin location.…
Posted inColumns
One Small Voice: The tale of the ogre vs. the Dreamers
I have an idea for a modern fairy tale. I have all the key elements. A downtrodden people, hoping to escape destitution, violence and oppression. A shining kingdom with a…
Posted inSports
Clipper boys and girls both reach .500 mark in hoops
by Austin Marsman The Martin girls came away with their sixth win Friday, topping Lawrence 50-49 and evening their record to 6-6 as the same time the boys' team evened…
Posted inSports
East Grand Rapids defeats both WHS boys and girls
Both the Wayland girls' and boys' varsity basketball teams lost at East Grand Rapids Friday night. The boys lost 54-47 and saw their overall record sink to 4-6. The Lady…
Posted inSports
Lady Vikings keep up torrid pace with 7th straight win
The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team demonstrated again that it is a serious contender for the O-K Silver Conference championship by taking out Kelloggsville Friday night, 67-29. The boys' squad,…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Fire destroys manufactured home in Monterey Twp.
The Hopkins Area Fire Department was summoned to a manufactured house fire Friday morning in Monterey Township. Authorities said the house was fully involved when firefighters arrived on the scene and…