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Holland Symphony players visit kids at Dorr preschool

Dorr Preschool had some very special guests visit their classroom last week. Members of the Holland Symphony Orchestra performed songs and read the story "The More We Get Together." This…

Editor November 13, 2023

Community Notices

Councilwoman Bivins decides not to file recount

Tracy Bivins Wayland City Councilwoman Tracy Bivins has announced she will not file a recount request for the Nov. 7 City Council election. Wayland City Clerk Lee Ann Clausen this…

Editor November 13, 2023

Community Notices

Spaghetti fund-raiser to help Clippers’ trip to Dome

Clippers Cafe is planning a spaghetti dinner fund-raiser Wednesday afternoon and evening to help the Martin football team, coaches, band, cheerleaders and staff with expenses for traveling to the Superior…

Editor November 12, 2023

Columns

One Pan Chicken, Veggies dish easy and flavorful

by Kathy Hamman Miller Flavorful and easy one pan dish that’s perfect for those busy weeknights. You can even prep it the night before, covering it until you put it…

Editor November 12, 2023

Obituaries

Donald Shafer, former mayor’s son, dies at age 69

Donald Dean Shafer of Grand Rapids, son of former Wayland Mayor Donald Shafer Sr., died Thursday, Nov. 9. He was 69. He was born April 3, 1954, to Don and…

Editor November 12, 2023

Sports

It’s back to the Superior Dome for Martin gridders

The Clippers do their customary singing of the school fight song for fans after defeating Kingston. So it’s back to the Superior Dome for Martin, which next Saturday will be…

Editor November 11, 2023

Sports

Former Hopkins hoops star scores 9 in Alma’s opener

Mady Weber Mady Weber, a standout former Hopkins High School basketball player, scored nine points in her freshman debut for Alma College in a 69-60 victory over Penn State Behrand…

Editor November 10, 2023

Sports

Martin’s state semifinal football game is Saturday

The Martin High School state semifinal football game at Kingston will be played at 1 p.m. Saturday, not on Friday night. The date change was necessary because of the long…

Editor November 10, 2023

Features

Student leaders unite to clear Martin of leaves

The Martin High School Student Council enjoyed great weather for their annual community leaf raking event today. The students did a assisted numerous community members with clearing the leaves from…

Editor November 10, 2023

Features

Wayland Middle School girls to join all-star choir

Two Wayland Middle School students have made it into the Michigan Schools Vocal Music Association State Honors Choir. Eighth-grader Ariel White (left) and sixth-grader Elaina Thomas memorized an audition piece…

Editor November 10, 2023