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Medical calls fuel local fire response increases

The Wayland/Yankee Springs Fire Department this week reported a record number of calls in 2024. The call volume increased dramatically for the year. Over the same period in 2023. Wayland…

Editor January 5, 2025

Columns

Fact vs. opinion: Do we know the difference?

For the past 13 years, I have published this disclaimer on top of my editorials: “ACHTUNG: This is not a ‘fair and balanced’ article. It is an editorial by the…

Editor January 4, 2025

Sports

Wildcats edge Martin, Plainwell in mat tourney

Lane Button One wrestling ethusiast said, "You could call it the battle of A-45 (the road between Wayland, Martin and Plainwell)," as the three schools dominated the Allendale Invitational Wrestling…

Editor January 4, 2025

Community Notices

Snowmobiles need at least 4 inches on trails

The Allegan County Snowmobile and ORV Association is warning outdoor winter sports enthusiasts that at least four inches of snow is needed for safe travel on trails. The trails are…

Editor January 4, 2025

Obituaries

Proud Native American Mark Webb dies at 67

Jeffrey Mark Webb, 67, of Allegan, died Monday, Dec. 30. Born Oct. 17, 1957, in Allegan, he was the son of the late Noel and Julia (Rockwell) Webb. He married…

Editor January 4, 2025

Sports

Lady Wildcats lose 57-38 to GR West Catholic

The Wayland girls’ basketball team Friday evening dropped a 57-38 game on Grand Rapids West Catholic’s floor that at least one observer insisted was winnable. The Wildcats trailed the 5-1…

Editor January 3, 2025

Sports

Hopkins girls halt losing streak, beat Godwin

The Hopkins High School girls' basketball team ended a five-game losing streak Thursday night with a 42-20 victory over O-K Silver rival Wyoming Godwin Heights at the Van Andel Arena…

Editor January 3, 2025

Features

WAEMS grateful for 5 new computers gift

Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) has been gifted with five brand new computers for each of its ambulance vehicles by Gun Lake Casino Resort. A WAEMS spokesperson said, "Our current…

Editor January 3, 2025

Sports

Lady ‘Cats fall 3 pins shy of Baker crown

The Wayland High School girls' bowling team came within three pins of the championship Thursday in the Park Center Holiday Bakers tournamemnt. The Lady Wildcats qualified second overall out of…

Editor January 2, 2025

Community Notices

Info sought on thieves’ break-in at Sebright

Trespassers early Sunday, Dec. 29, at about 6 a.m. entered the Sebright Products production facility, Hopkins, and stole several items. They are believed to be driving a black or dark…

Editor January 2, 2025