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‘Schools to Tools’ mobile field trip benefits students

Allegan County students are getting the chance to learn what it’s like to work in the skilled trades without ever leaving their high school. Developed by the Michigan Regional Council…

Editor November 6, 2023

Obituaries

Celebration of life Dec. 2 for Stella Marie Farmer, 87

Stella Marie Farmer, known to most as Marie, age 87, of Wayland, died Sunday, Oct. 29. She was born April 16, 1936, Marie attended Wayland Union Schools and was a…

Editor November 6, 2023

Community Notices

C-D’s Quik Mart finally to replace old gasoline pumps

"They say that all good things must end someday" is a line from the Chad & Jeremy "Summer Song" in 1964. Such is the case with the historical relics that…

Editor November 5, 2023

Columns

Chocolate chip pumpkin spice, muffins makes 2 doz.

by Kathy Hamman Miller Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Dry ingredients: 3 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice…

Editor November 5, 2023

Community Notices

Gun Lake campground features to close in ’24

The main day-use beach house, picnic shelters and Gun Lake campground will close for the entire 2024 season due to park enhancements, including electrical and building updates and sewer replacement.…

Editor November 5, 2023

Sports

Former Viking standout QB scores a TD for the Britons

Trevor Smith Former Hopkins High School standout quarterback Trevor Smith, son of Darrin and Julie Eastman Smith, was on the receiving end of a touchdown pass Saturday after in an…

Editor November 5, 2023

Sports

Wildcat frosh harrier wins 5K race near Lansing

Wayland High School freshman Xander Stepek took first place Sunday morning in the annual Woldumar 5K fund-raising race near Lansing. Stepek, son of Steve and Erin Stepek of Wayland, has…

Editor November 5, 2023

Sports

Two Hopkins, 1 Wayland harriers compete at state

Jaeden Harshberger Two Hopkins harriers and one from Wayland Saturday took part in the Michigan High School Athletic Association cross-country championships at Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn. Wayland High School…

Editor November 4, 2023

Sports

Martin frosh running star finishes 15th in state meet

Martin freshman Veyda Conley finished 15th in the state cross-country championship meet Saturday morning at Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn. The Clippers' running sensation finished the five-kilometer course in 19:33.2,…

Editor November 4, 2023

Community Notices

Woman found safe after missing report in Monterey

EDITOR'S NOTE: Erica Scott has been found safe, according to Allegan County Sheriff's Office. The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing woman in the area of…

Editor November 4, 2023