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Hopkins’ Jack Estelle qualifies for state meet

Jack Estelle Hopkins ace harrier Jack Estelle Saturday afternoon qualified for the state Division 2 cross-country meet Nov. 2 in Brooklyn by placing 12th individually in the regionals at Allendale.…

Editor October 26, 2024

Sports

Martin girls, 3 individuals qualify for C-C state meet

Dylan Pallett Wayland senior Dylan Pallett, Martin sophomore Veyda Conley and senior Alex Morin Saturday qualified for the state cross-country meet Nov. 2 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Pallett,…

Editor October 26, 2024

Community Notices

2 Birds Counseling Services opens in downtown Wayland

Josette Rose Billie Walters A ribbon cutting was held Friday afternoon at the newest business in Wayland, 2 Birds Counseling Services, located at 305 Pearl St. just across the street…

Editor October 26, 2024

Sports

‘Cats, Vikings lose regular season finales; Martin wins squeaker

Wayland, Hopkins and Martin all were confronted by formidable foes Friday night in regular season finales. Martin squeaked by NorthPointe Christian 22-20, but Wayland lost a 47-38 shootout to non…

Editor October 25, 2024

Features

3 WMS singers to join Regional Honors Choir

Three Wayland Middle School singers, Lillian Harrison, Madison Campos and Ariel White, have been selected to the 2024 Middle School Vocal Music Association Regional Honors Choir. This required many extra…

Editor October 25, 2024

Community Notices

Driver ejected from truck, killed in crash on 135th

A traffic crash west of Wayland on 135th Avenue Friday evening killed the driver of a truck, authorities have said. The truck left the road and fell into a ditch…

Editor October 25, 2024

Articles

Dorr Twp. officials racing to use it or lose ARPA fund

The parking lot at the new township hall, formerly Crosswinds Church. The Dorr Township Board is trying to avoid consequences of a potential “use it or lose it” federal revenue…

Editor October 25, 2024

Community Notices

Gun Lake Casino drive to aid needy tribe in Ontario

The Gun Lake Casino and Gun Lake Tribe have announced details of the annual “Stuff the Trailer” donation drive. Each year, an underprivileged tribal community is selected to receive donations,…

Editor October 25, 2024

Community Notices

Fire destroys abandoned house in Dorr Township

An abandoned empty house in the 1200 block of 142nd Avenue in Dorr Township burned to the ground Friday morning. The Dorr, Wayland and Leighton Township fire departments were summoned…

Editor October 25, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: Regardless of politics, everyone should vote

by Robert M. Traxler Well, the election is less than two weeks away and we are told by both parties that they will win. It is the norm for them…

Editor October 24, 2024