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WHS grad is All-American Scholar in K-College golf

Wayland High School graduate Tyler Omness has been named an All-America Scholar by the Golf Coaches Association of America. To be eligible for All-America Scholar status, an individual must be a…

Editor August 24, 2023

Obituaries

Mass will be Saturday morning for Beth Calkins

Beth Calkins died Tuesday, Aug. 22. She was 67. Beth was an extraordinary homemaker. Her home was always spotless, and she took pride in the meticulous care she invested into…

Editor August 23, 2023

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) There are suspicions that this eatery was located at today's site of the Clippers Cafe in…

Editor August 23, 2023

Community Notices

Hot weather causes some cancellations and delays

How hot was it? The weather Wednesday was certainly challenging, with a heat index that went higher than 100 degrees. Some reported temps of 88 degrees, some said 92. Regardless,…

Editor August 23, 2023

Sports

Wildcat tennis team beats Otsego in season opener

The Wayland High School boys' tennis tennis team defended the home courts in its season opener Tuesday afternoon, getting by the Otsego Bulldogs 5-3. Taking wins for the Wildcats were,…

Editor August 23, 2023

Editorial

Can state legislators somehow tweak 2 laws?

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. When the Michigan State Legislature goes back into session soon, I urge lawmakers resolutely…

Editor August 22, 2023

Community Notices

The Milk House opening Thursday in Dorr Township

The grand opening of Walnutdale Family Farms store, The Milk House, in Dorr Township is scheduled for this Thursday. The store is located on 14th Street between 142nd and 144th…

Editor August 22, 2023

Sports

WHS grad wins area summer bowling title

Wayland High School graduate Brady Forcier (second from left) won the SW Michigan Summer Championship last weekend. Forcier led a qualifying field of 29 with a three-game set of 875.…

Editor August 22, 2023

Community Notices

Martin man reports truck and trailer stolen Sunday

EDITOR'S NOTE: It was reported late Monday night that the truck was located in the Pullman area, but the trailer is still missing. Dakota Elkins of Martin has reported on…

Editor August 21, 2023

Sports

Isaac Dyer C-C medalist, but Wildcats lose to track club

Freshman Xander Stepek Wayland High School's cross country debut Monday was a mixed bag on the home course. Senior Isaac Dyer came up with an impressive individual medalist five-kilometer performance…

Editor August 21, 2023