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Wayland/Yankee Springs Fire Chief Jim Stoddard resigns

Wayland Fire Chief James Stoddard submitted his resignation to the City Council at its Monday night meeting. Though he specifically did not give health issues as a reason, he said…

Editor September 16, 2024

Features

Dorr PTO’s fund-raiser brings in more than $13,000

The Dorr Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) Friday, Sept. 13, held its annual annual "Catwalk"with a snow cone treat. The fund-raiser brought in more than $13,000.

Editor September 16, 2024

Features

Wayland High School lauded for cancer fund-raiser

Wayland Union High School has been recognized recognized as the 'Highest Fundraising Team in the State' for the "Coaches vs. Cancer" event held this past February. A local spokesperson said,…

Editor September 16, 2024

Community Notices

WHS Class of 1964 gathers for 60th reunion

The Wayland High School Class of 1964 had a pretty good turnout of 28 members Sunday for its 60th class reunion at the Wayland Hotel. In days gone by, it…

Editor September 15, 2024

Columns

Slow Cooker Beef Roast provides a tasty stew

Ingredients: 3 to 4 pound frozen chuck roast to fit your slow cooker Worcestershire Sauce 1 - .87 packet brown gravy mix 1 packet recipe secrets Lipton onion soup mix…

Editor September 15, 2024

Community Notices

Area departments issue warning about fire danger

Wayland and the surrounding areas, including Leighton Township, have been moved into the extreme fire danger category. With high temperatures, low humidity, along with lack of rain, there will be…

Editor September 14, 2024

Community Notices

Sheriff’s Office warns of scam on cellular devices

The Allegan County Sheriff's Office has received several complaints in the last week from citizens who have received an e-mail from a subject claiming to have installed malware on their…

Editor September 14, 2024

Sports

Lady Vikings cop 1st place in Jijak Camp cross meet

The Hopkins girls’ cross-country team captured first place in the Hopkins Invitational Saturday at the Gun Lake Tribe’s Camp Jijak in Hopkins Township. The Vikings boys finished second in the…

Editor September 14, 2024

Sports

Martin moves to 3-0, Hopkins downs Silver foe

Martin football coach Brad Blauvelt holds post-game court with the Clippers. The Martin High School varsity football team lifted its overall season record to 3-0 with a convincing 52-22 triumph…

Editor September 13, 2024

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Martin girls, boys run in crowded MSU cross meet

The Martin girls’ varsity cross-country teams took 16th in a field of 27 teams Friday at the Michigan State University Invitational. The Lady Clippers accumulated 395 points for the meet,…

Editor September 13, 2024