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Caramel corn can be stored for up to a week
April 19, 2026
Wayland Robotics #6090 finishes 4th place in state
April 19, 2026
Hopkins guys win 2nd track invitational this spring
April 19, 2026
Martin boys’ and girls’ track teams shine in season debut
April 18, 2026
Hopkins alum, CFO supports May 5 bond proposal
April 18, 2026
Wildcats swept by unbeaten Ravenna in opener
April 18, 2026
Wildcat boys, girls have good days at Allegan Invitational
April 17, 2026
The arts deserve support in upcoming Hopkins vote
April 17, 2026
County Emergency Management assessing storm damage 
April 17, 2026
Rezoning request for storage facility rejected in Yankee Springs
April 17, 2026
Leighton Twp. likely to seek at least 2 millages in August
April 16, 2026
Leighton Twp. cuts off data center proposal at the pass
April 16, 2026
Hopkins frosh hurler strikes out 18 batters in twin bill
April 16, 2026
Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
April 15, 2026
Storms, including tornadoes, visit West Michigan again
April 15, 2026
Peace Church wants to move to Reno Drive site
April 15, 2026
New Hopkins auditorium would serve a lot of people well
April 14, 2026
Wildcat guys have strong track opener in tri-meet
April 14, 2026
Mass of Christian burial is April 20 for Victor Brenner
April 14, 2026
Wayland Union Schools receives awards and grants
April 14, 2026
WHS grad wins Hope College’s Humanity Award
April 14, 2026
Suicide, bullying issues dominate school board meeting
April 14, 2026
Sweetgrass Moon Cafe has grand opening near casino
April 13, 2026
Wayland Ford overcomes rezoning issue in Hopkins Twp.
April 13, 2026
WHS grad’s daughter to join USA Volleyball team
April 13, 2026
Crock pot burger stew old fashioned comfort food
April 12, 2026
WHS grad recognized for track performances at Northwood
April 12, 2026
Former WHS standout tosses no-hitter for Calvin
April 11, 2026
Service for Steven Luce will be at Moline Baptist Church
April 11, 2026
Private family service will be held for Greg Stratton Sr.
April 11, 2026
Services for tribal elder Gordy Sprague set for Monday
April 10, 2026
Hopkins ‘ Couch signs with North American hockey team
April 9, 2026
Wayland Twp. solar hearing hampered by postponement
April 9, 2026
Kids Day will be Saturday, April 18, at Moline Mill
April 8, 2026
City awards bids for 2 street paving projects
April 8, 2026
Martin Township welcomes new Treasurer Maria Leep
April 8, 2026
Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
April 8, 2026
Funeral is April 14 for Martin grad Imogene LaFountain
April 7, 2026
New Wayland City finance director hired
April 6, 2026
Service will be May 3 for Nancy Harig, WHS Class of ’55
April 6, 2026
Wayland Twp. hearing on solar farm project postponed
April 6, 2026
Celebration of life delayed for Martin grad Paul Patrick
April 6, 2026
Missing 13-year-old girl located in Wayland Monday
April 6, 2026
Ham and cheese pasta salad goes with just about anything
April 5, 2026
Visitation, service April 23 for Dorothy Dever of Dorr
April 5, 2026
Funeral will be Monday in Hopkins for Rosemary Kuhl
April 3, 2026
WAEMS offering free safety helmets through grant
April 3, 2026
Heavy rain, tornado warnings featured Thursday
April 3, 2026
Funeral Saturday for WHS freshman suicide victim
April 3, 2026
Service is April 19 for former Wayland man, hit and run victim
April 2, 2026
Power outage planned this month south of Wayland
April 1, 2026
Hopkins softball team manages only 1 hit in 11-0 loss
April 1, 2026
Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
April 1, 2026
Researcher, author to talk at Leighton Library about tornadoes
April 1, 2026
Services will be Saturday, April 4, for Bill Talsma, 91
April 1, 2026
WHS grad named most improved for collegiate hoops squad
March 31, 2026
Viking boys win Hamilton track meet, girls take 2nd
March 31, 2026
Celebration of life May 2 is fund-raiser for Shaylee Torres
March 31, 2026
Local solar community grant awards announced
March 31, 2026
Safe Harbor to plant pinwheels throughout Allegan County
March 30, 2026
Hopkins grad homers twice in Glen Oaks softball victory
March 29, 2026
Celebrate a Taco Tuesday with some shredded chicken
March 29, 2026
Wayland Robotics team undefeated, captures district title
March 28, 2026
WHS senior wins Odyssey sponsored $500 award
March 28, 2026
‘Love for Lexi’ event to raise funds for cancer victim
March 27, 2026
WAEMS learns that former director died in Florida
March 27, 2026
Veteran Joseph Larson was laid to rest Friday
March 27, 2026
Four Dorr. Twp. trustee candidates interviewed by board
March 27, 2026
Funeral April 11 for Martin grad Danny Little, 76
March 26, 2026
Lady Viking softball team wins season opener 11-1
March 26, 2026
Wildcats, Vikings score points at Aquinas meet
March 26, 2026
Martin softball team quickly fashions 4-0 record
March 25, 2026
Hopkins bests Wildcats 3-1 in baseball season opener
March 25, 2026
Plan Commission OKs Sustainable Business Park project
March 25, 2026
Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
March 25, 2026
Service for John VanGoor is Saturday in Moline
March 25, 2026
Wayland Ford’s moving plans take a step forward
March 25, 2026
Lady Clippers sweep doubleheader vs. BC Central
March 25, 2026
Dorr Twp. trustee vacancy to be filled Thursday
March 24, 2026
Wayland schools may re-evaluate fund-raising policy
March 24, 2026
Funeral will be April 25 for Gerald Napieralski of Dorr
March 23, 2026
Funeral arrangements pending for Rick Schafer of Hopkins
March 22, 2026
Corn fritters make a great treat or side dish
March 22, 2026
Wayland Robotics team runner-up in 1st competition
March 22, 2026
Hopkins guys take 2nd in GVSU Laker track challenge
March 21, 2026
Sustainable business park project on Planning agenda
March 20, 2026
Martin elementary student honored for saving a life with CPR
March 20, 2026
Dorr deputy supervisor proposal rejected by twp. board
March 20, 2026
German native Horst Kukulies dies at his Hopkins home
March 19, 2026
Dorr Township Board accepts nearly $2 million budget
March 19, 2026
Work begins a new dog park at the Rabbit River Trail
March 19, 2026
Wayland mayor lobbys Washington on behalf of trails
March 19, 2026
‘Intimate burial’ will be April 4 for WHS grad Don Engel
March 18, 2026
Martin High School grad Susan Sebright Tyler dies
March 18, 2026
Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
March 18, 2026
Plan for new Mexican restaurant in Dorr is paused
March 18, 2026
Not again! 144th Ave. bridge struck by ‘too tall’ truck
March 17, 2026
Hopkins schools still preparing for May 5 bond issue
March 17, 2026
Wayland bowler finishes 14th in national competition
March 16, 2026
City Council makes decisions on street issues
March 16, 2026
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Wayland man pleads guilty to OUIL causing death in crash

Dale Richard Melick, 53, of Wayland pleaded guilty this week in Allegan County Circuit Court to driving drunk causing death while fleeing police last May. Melick was accused of recklessly…
Posted by Editor September 16, 2016
Posted inFeatures

Hopkins student takes part in science, technology conference

Hopkins High School student Hannah Kuperus was recognized for her participation in the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders this past June. The conference is part of the National…
Posted by Editor September 16, 2016
Posted inColumns

Army Bob: Don’t buy guilt trip over Mexican-American War

by Robert M. Traxler The presidential election and the role of illegal immigrants, undocumented aliens, uninvited guests, felons — exactly how we refer to them makes little real difference except to…
Posted by Editor September 15, 2016
Posted inSports

Velderman wins Gilmore again, Lady Vikings runners-up

The Hopkins girls’ cross-country team was surprised by Olivet for the top spot in the Delton-Kellogg Gilmore Invitational meet Thursday afternoon. Though the Lady Viking had the individual champion in…
Posted by Editor September 15, 2016
Posted inColumns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Tales of Hoffman, an actual Irish-American

I hired Nick Hoffman, a University of Michigan graduate, as staff writer and police beat and court reporter for the Hastings Banner and Reminder in the mid-1990s. Nick stuck it…
Posted by Editor September 15, 2016
Posted inCommunity Notices

Martin Township to take part in ‘E-Recycling’ day in Otsego

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening elected to participate in the "E-Recycling" event Saturday, Oct. 22, in Otsego. The cost for the service is $1500, but it was noted that…
Posted by Editor September 14, 2016
Posted inCommunity Notices

New Martin Twp. assessor elects to stay at her old job

Though Rosemary Anger of Hastings was selected as assessor for Martin Township, she later turned down the job offer and Joshua Simmons has been hired instead. Anger accepted the Township…
Posted by Editor September 14, 2016
Posted inFeatures

Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 233

25 Years Ago — Sept. 18, 1991 Dennis Roxbury, 41, of Hopkins, was shot and killed by state troopers in downtown Hopkins after authorities received a complaint he was brandishing…
Posted by Editor September 14, 2016
Posted inSports

Wildcats edged by Wyoming in 3-2 overtime soccer thriller

The Wayland boys' varsity soccer team lost a 3-2 heart-breaker in overtime Tuesday night to Wyoming. The loss dropped the Wildcats' record to 2-6-1 overall and 1-3 in the O-K…
Posted by Editor September 14, 2016
Posted inEditorial

Government promotes distrust when playing ‘I’ve Got a Secret’

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. “I don’t trust guvmint… I trust the people.” — George W. Bush “A…
Posted by Editor September 13, 2016

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