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Wildcat boys 2nd again, this time at county meet

The Wayland boys’ varsity cross-country team claimed its customary runner-up slot Friday afternoon at the Allegan County meet at Martin U.S-131 Motorsports Park, The Hopkins girls took third and Wayland…

Editor October 21, 2022

Obituaries

Funeral is Wednesday for 100-year-old Ann P. Wells

Ann P. Wells, age 100, of Martin, died Tuesday, Oct. 18 Born in December 1921, the daughter of Jacob and Anna (Siegfried) Rickli, Ann graduated from Martin High School in…

Editor October 21, 2022

Community Notices

U-M Health Center going in next door to United Bank

The United Bank team and City of Wayland leaders are welcoming our new neighbors, University of Michigan Health-West, in its expansion to better serve the Wayland community. The new UMH-West…

Editor October 21, 2022

Sports

Hopkins splits again in tuneup volleyball matches

The Hopkins Volleyball team went on the road for the second straight night Thursday to compete in a tri-meet at Hamilton, coming away with another split. The Lady Vikes won their…

Editor October 21, 2022

Obituaries

Celebration of life for John Gohn, 24, will be Tuesday

John Christian Gohn, age 24, of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 14. John adored his daughter, Rose, and loved getting together with family for food and fellowship. He was a fan…

Editor October 20, 2022

Sports

Martin edged 35-34 in yet another loss to unbeaten

Martin's regular football season came to a close on a sad note Thursday night at Bridgman with a 35-34 loss, dropping its overall record to 7-2. It marked the second…

Editor October 20, 2022

Editorial

Picks ‘n pans: The GOP is no longer a party, it’s a cult

DEAR READERS: You have every right to say I’m just one man expressing his opinion and nobody appointed me arbiter of issues and candidates for the Nov. 8 general election.…

Editor October 20, 2022

Columns

Guest column: Public Act 184 causes coach shortages

EDITOR'S NOTE: the following opinion piece was written by Michigan High School Athletic Association Director Mark Uyl, who succeeded Jack Roberts in that position after serving as teacher, coach and…

Editor October 20, 2022

Columns

Army Bob: President Biden is ‘truth challenged’ or liar?

by Robert M. Traxler Is it time to build a fallout shelter? Our President has said we face a “nuclear Armageddon;” chalk one up for Russian President Vladimir Putin, he…

Editor October 20, 2022

Sports

Hopkins volleyball squad splits in 2 tuneup matches

The Hopkins volleyball team is tuning up for the O-K Silver Conference meet Saturday with a couple of non-league contests this week. The Vikings split two dual matches Wednesday with…

Editor October 20, 2022