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Leighton purchase of old Moline school not done yet

The purchase of the former Moline Elementary school and property by Leighton Township isn’t really completed yet because there still is some cleanup to be done on the site. The…

Editor January 12, 2023

Editorial

Martin School folks deserve to learn ‘rest of the story’

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Legendary news and views broadcaster Paul Harvey used to do a segment on radio…

Editor January 12, 2023

Columns

Basura: Santos, Walker, Trump Hall of Fame liars

“No legacy is so rich as honesty.” — William Shakespeare George Santos. Hershel Walker. Donald Trump. These three guys deserve inclusion into the Liars’ Hall of Fame, for the outrageous false claims they’ve…

Editor January 12, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: CNN has shown it’s turning against Biden

by Robert M. Traxler Hell is indeed freezing over. CNN broke a story that highly classified documents, top secret code word, eyes only documents, were discovered in an office in…

Editor January 12, 2023

Sports

Wildcat boys doubled up by quality GR Catholic Central

Wayland boys' bowling coach Sherry Miklusicak called it "a tough afternoon despite bowling well, losing 20-10 to Catholic Central. "Our plan was to take both baker games to have a…

Editor January 11, 2023

Articles

Denise Dykstra elevated to Martin Twp. Clerk’s post

Denise Dykstra COVER PHOTO: Denise Dykstra (right) is administered the oath of office Jan. 3 as clerk by Martin Township Supervisor Glenn Leep while Treasurer Sue Tiemeyer looks on. The…

Editor January 11, 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) Downtown Wayland looking west on Superior. Cover photo was same view in 1908. 25 Years Ago—…

Editor January 11, 2023

Features

Many of 5-F President’s Council have local ties

Many of the 5-F President's Council include educators from this immediate area: (Front row, from left) Katrina Burchfield, - AAESA EA/ESP VP; Lori Laughlin - Otsego E President; Valli Virgo-Caperton…

Editor January 11, 2023

Obituaries

Visitation will be Friday in Dorr for Doug Berens, 74

Douglas Jack Berens, age 74, died at his home in Dorr Monday, Jan. 9. Doug served his country in the United States Navy. First and foremost, Doug loved his family…

Editor January 11, 2023

Sports

‘Cats now 6-1 overall, but Vikings’ win streak ends

The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team hiked its O-K Gold Conference record to 2-0, 6-1 overall, with a 72-60 verdict over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg Tuesday night. However, the Hopkins boys…

Editor January 10, 2023