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Hopkins Jr. High FFA team wins districts

The Hopkins FFA Junior High Conduct of Meetings team received first place accolades in the district leadership contest at Niles Wednesday evening. The group has earned the right to compete…

Editor January 29, 2025

Features

Nominations sought for Alumni Hall of Fame

Wayland Union Schools is seeking nominations for the annual Alumni Hall of Fame. Those who wish to nominate a Wayland High School graduate for the honor may submit a form…

Editor January 29, 2025

Sports

Wildcats take thriller from GR West Catholic

The Wayland boys’ bowling team Wednesday afternoon pulled out a thrilling come from behind 17-13 victory over Grand Rapids West Catholic. “This has to be the closest match we've ever…

Editor January 29, 2025

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) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 31, 2000 The Globe published a front-page photo of Lisa Kamyszek…

Editor January 29, 2025

Sports

Lady Clippers struggle again on offensive side

The Martin girls; basketball team struggled mightily on offense in a 50-14 loss Tuesday night to Kalamazoo Christian. The Clipper guys lost as well, 54-49 to Grand Rapids Sacred Heart.…

Editor January 29, 2025

Sports

Vikings riding modest 2-game win streak

The Hopkins boys’ basketball team Tuesday evening won its second straight encounter, stopping Kelloggsville 51-41. The victory lifted the Vikings’ O-K Silver Conference record to 2-4 and its overall mark…

Editor January 28, 2025

Sports

Hopkins alum to play in college all-star game

Former Hopkins High School quarterback Trevor Smith, son of Darrin and Julie Eastman Smith, has been selected to play in the unity Beach Bowl game Sunday in Myrtle Beach ,…

Editor January 28, 2025

Sports

Wildcat girls absorb 1st league loss on lanes

The Wayland boys’ varsity bowling team pulled out an 18-12 O-K Gold Conference victory over Hudsonville Unity Christian, but the girls’ squad absorbed its first league loss of the season,…

Editor January 28, 2025

Sports

WHS grad making 80% of her FTs at Olivet

Mady Terry, a 2023 graduate of Wayland High School, has been shooting at 80 percent efficiency at the free throw line for the Olivet University basketball team this winter. A…

Editor January 28, 2025

Community Notices

Snow drifts cause Wayland, Hopkins school closings

It was somewhat of a surprise Tuesday morning when the Hopkins and Wayland school districts canceled classes for the day because of the poor conditions of roads. Martin was on…

Editor January 28, 2025