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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
November 27, 2024
WHS grad drills 4 three-pointers for Olivet
November 27, 2024
Mark Ludwig seeks top Michigan Dem post
November 27, 2024
King & I: Oh, the joys of doing absolutely nothing
November 27, 2024
Vikings take season opening hoops win
November 27, 2024
Clippers match last year’s win total already
November 26, 2024
No one injured in vehicle-train crash
November 26, 2024
Four Wayland schools ranked among best
November 26, 2024
Service set for Nov. 30 for Richard Sprague
November 25, 2024
Leftover Thanksgiving casserole to end holiday
November 24, 2024
Ex-Viking volleyball ace on GLIAC title team
November 24, 2024
Wayland Middle School robotics going to state
November 23, 2024
No funeral date slated for John Sakon, 79
November 23, 2024
Service Nov. 30 for farm produce co-owner
November 23, 2024
Wildcat champion plans to wrestle for CMU
November 22, 2024
Toys for Tots event will be Dec. 1 at casino
November 22, 2024
Hopkins Middle Schoolers take part in salmon project
November 22, 2024
Dorr board still busy with plans for new twp. hall
November 21, 2024
Army Bob: Government reduction battle looming
November 21, 2024
Winter, snow finally make an appearance
November 21, 2024
Services Saturday at St. Stan’s for Charles Wila
November 21, 2024
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
November 20, 2024
Dorr Twp. parcel next to expressway rezoning is recommended
November 19, 2024
Former East Martin Church pastor dies
November 19, 2024
Six area depts battle abandoned home fire
November 19, 2024
King & I: Calif. canine caper comes callin’
November 19, 2024
Martin sub teacher has his 2nd book published
November 18, 2024
Viking graduate is MIAA grid player of the week
November 18, 2024
City honors local hero, welcomes new members
November 18, 2024
Local woman seeks ID of Good Samaritan
November 18, 2024
Funeral Wednesday for Duane VanderPloeg, 76
November 18, 2024
Remember bacon smell in Grandma’s kitchen?
November 17, 2024
Car fire on expressway shuts down traffic on 131
November 16, 2024
Construction projects completed for 4 streets
November 16, 2024
Hopkins Elementary is recognized nationally
November 15, 2024
We can’t stop economic growth, so regulate it
November 15, 2024
Leighton Board not interested in request closing 136th Avenue
November 14, 2024
WHS Principal earns state award nomination
November 14, 2024
Army Bob: Blue govs try to ‘Trump proof’ states
November 14, 2024
Leighton planners kick the can down the road
November 14, 2024
Martin Hardware owner Dona Gilson dies at 90
November 14, 2024
Wayland Township Clerk Ann McInerney retires
November 13, 2024
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
November 13, 2024
WHS orchestra teaches music at St. Stanislaus
November 13, 2024
Hopkins Supervisor steps down after 28 years
November 12, 2024
Funeral is Friday at Jijak camp for Laura Taylor
November 12, 2024
Old health center needs new parking lot, roof
November 12, 2024
Funeral Thursday for proud Native American Laurie Brand
November 12, 2024
King & I: ripping materials is a cathartic pleasure
November 11, 2024
Retirees group shares burnt grapes how-to
November 10, 2024
WHS grad guides Mich. Tech to cross nationals
November 9, 2024
Ex-Viking QB catches TD pass for Albion College
November 9, 2024
Mendon ruins Martin’s bid for 3rd straight grid title
November 9, 2024
Yes It’s True: Was MDOT city grant ‘convenient’?
November 9, 2024
Funeral is Saturday for Yvonne Goodman of Dorr
November 8, 2024
Kaczanowskis chosen Christmas parade grand marshals
November 8, 2024
Watson Twp. ordinance tweaks crafted to cope with development
November 7, 2024
Army Bob: For some, it’s the post-election blues
November 7, 2024
Clippers to meet Mendon in grid playoffs Saturday
November 7, 2024
Bygone Days: A look at NE Allegan County history
November 6, 2024
So the U.S. created a republic, but could we keep it?
November 6, 2024
GOP stampede features comeback by Donald Trump
November 6, 2024
Mass of Christian burial is Friday for Sharon Fifelski
November 6, 2024
King & I: A weary trek west finally comes to an end
November 5, 2024
City wins $450,000 MDOT grant for W. Superior, Reno
November 4, 2024
Serve crock pot sausage Parmesan sauce over pasta
November 4, 2024
Fire destroys Smith & Doster car dealership
November 4, 2024
Service for Steve Green set for Saturday in Dorr
November 4, 2024
Estelle, Pallett run sub-17 minute state cross races
November 2, 2024
Martin girls finish 16th in D-4 state cross-country meet
November 2, 2024
Martin scores revenge playoff win over Gobles
November 1, 2024
Graveside service will be Monday for Jazzmin Santiz
November 1, 2024
We’re stuck forever drowning in political ads
October 31, 2024
Funeral for Jeff Levering will be at United Church
October 31, 2024
Army Bob: Rich and powerful pay off progressives
October 31, 2024
Funeral pending for Ruth Heibel Striegle of Dorr
October 31, 2024
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
October 30, 2024
Two Hopkins area infants die in same October week
October 30, 2024
King & I: We leave Michigan and head south
October 28, 2024
Bids for work on new pool to be opened Dec. 12
October 28, 2024
The late Loretta Conway was a member of GR Symphonic Band
October 28, 2024
Vikings, Clippers open grid playoffs on the road Friday
October 27, 2024
Butternut Sweet Potato Soup is comfort food
October 27, 2024
So have we fearful folks somehow ruined Halloween?
October 26, 2024
State Rep. races better described as ‘no contests’
October 26, 2024
Hopkins’ Jack Estelle qualifies for state meet
October 26, 2024
Martin girls, 3 individuals qualify for C-C state meet
October 26, 2024
2 Birds Counseling Services opens in downtown Wayland
October 26, 2024
‘Cats, Vikings lose regular season finales; Martin wins squeaker
October 25, 2024
3 WMS singers to join Regional Honors Choir
October 25, 2024
Driver ejected from truck, killed in crash on 135th
October 25, 2024
Dorr Twp. officials racing to use it or lose ARPA fund
October 25, 2024
Gun Lake Casino drive to aid needy tribe in Ontario
October 25, 2024
Fire destroys abandoned house in Dorr Township
October 25, 2024
Army Bob: Regardless of politics, everyone should vote
October 24, 2024
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
October 23, 2024
WHS choirs sing national anthems at Griffins game
October 23, 2024
Celebration of life for Jeff Visser is Saturday, Nov. 2
October 23, 2024
Service Saturday for Ben ‘Dover’ Karasiewicz
October 23, 2024
Microsoft buys 2 Dorr Township pieces of property
October 22, 2024
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

COVER PHOTO: 1962-63 Wayland Girls Basketball Team: (Front, from left)  M. Selzer, G. Hoffman, E. Russell, C. Johnson, B. Calkins  and S. Welch, (back)  R. Brooks, S. Snyder, M. Moomey,…
Posted by Editor November 1, 2023
Posted inObituaries

Services will be Friday for Earl Calkins of Hopkins

Hopkins native Earl Edward Calkins, husband, father, grandfather and friend, died Monday, Oct. 30, in Grand Rapids. He was 84. Born on Dec. 16, 1938, in Hopkins, he was the…
Posted by Editor November 1, 2023
Posted inSports

Martin wins in opening round of volleyball districts

The Martin High School volleyball team won the first round of the Division 4 district tourney by getting past host Tri-Unity Christian. The Lady Clippers won in three hard-fought straight…
Posted by Editor October 31, 2023
Posted inFeatures

Trick-or-treat numbers down due to cold and snow

Halloween trick-or-treaters were presented with an extra challenge Tuesday evening with the arrival of a couple of inches of snow, not to mention temperatures hovering in the 30s. There still…
Posted by Editor October 31, 2023
Posted inCommunity Notices

Martin schools plan 3rd community bond session

A school bond community forum is planned for 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Martin School Cafetera (use either the elementary or middle/high school entrance). Everyone is welcome and highly encouraged…
Posted by Editor October 31, 2023
Posted inFeatures

Leprecons musical group cuts debut single on Spotify

The musical group Leprecons, featuring JD Gonzales of Wayland (bottom, right), has cut a single. In less than three weeks, on Sunday, Nov. 19, fans will be able to listen…
Posted by Editor October 30, 2023
Posted inColumns

There can be benefits from press sometimes tattling

“If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” — George Orwell Deputy Dillon Kibby There are times it…
Posted by Editor October 30, 2023
Posted inSports

Two ex-Wildcats reunite on Davenport bowling team

The Davenport University women's bowling team, which features Wayland High School graduates Kadence Bottrall and Bella Harnish, took fifth place among 35 teams at the Midwest Collegiate Championships Tier I…
Posted by Editor October 29, 2023
Posted inColumns

Quick biscuits recipe is good for serving 12 people

by Kathy Hamman Miller For dinner rolls, use self rising flour and add a teaspoon of sugar. Makes a dozen smaller biscuits. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Ingredients: 2 cups…
Posted by Editor October 29, 2023
Posted inSports

Martin frosh harrier Veyda Conley qualifies for state

Veyda Conley Martin freshman Veyda Conley has qualified for next Saturday’s state cross-country championship meet at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Conley Saturday morning crossed the finish line in the…
Posted by Editor October 29, 2023

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