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Mass of Christian Burial Thursday for Dick Pitcher

Richard “Dick” Dale Pitcher Sr., age 73, of Wayland died Sunday, Oct. 16. Dick worked and retired from Center Manufacturing. In retirement years, he enjoyed being a ranger at Sandy…

Editor October 17, 2022

Community Notices

Drive-thru pet wash service opening at Gun Lake corner

After more than a few fits and starts, a drive-through pet wash business on M-179 and Patterson at Gun Lake (the Joe's Grocery corner) was opened for business earlier this…

Editor October 16, 2022

Coming Events

WHS Theater group plans next production for Nov. 3-5

The King of Naples, Alonso and his son, Ferdinand, wander deeper and deeper through the mist of this mysterious island… Come see them in action in the Wayland High School…

Editor October 16, 2022

Columns

Stuffed Pepper Soup, just in time for cooler fall season

It’s soup season again, so grab a spoon and warm up with this delicious healthy one pot soup you can make on the stovetop, but could also be easily done…

Editor October 16, 2022

Community Notices

Hopkins is state equestrian reserve champion team

The Hopkins High School equestrian team captured the reserve championship at the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association state tournament over the weekend at the Midland County Fairgrounds. The Viking girls won…

Editor October 16, 2022

Editorial

I don’t get Leighton buying old school and property

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Did I miss or badly overlook something, or did the Leighton Township Board…

Editor October 15, 2022

Community Notices

4 One 2 Distillery seeks variance at new location

The Wayland City Zoning Board of Appeals will have a public hearing Tuesday, Nov. 1, on a request for a zoning variance from the 4 One 2 Distillery now located…

Editor October 15, 2022

Sports

Martin averaging 54 PPG, but unbeaten foe awaits

While longtime Martin football fans may be scrambling to find out if their favorite eight-man football team set for a record for points scored in one game, the Clippers this…

Editor October 14, 2022

Sports

Vikings lose 4-set league dual volleyball showdown

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team suffered a blow to its chances of winning the O-K Silver Conference championship Thursday night in a four-set loss to NorthPointe Christian. "The girls started…

Editor October 14, 2022

Articles

Leighton Twp. Board buys Moline School and property

Members of the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening voted 4-0, with Treasurer Jaci Bultsma absent, to use $650,000 in federal ARPA funds to purchase the site of the old Moline…

Editor October 13, 2022