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Wildcats suffer softball title near miss twice in a row

There once was a humorous saying that "History doesn't repeat it self. Historians do." But on Saturday, Stevensville Lakeshore won the Division 2 state softball championship by defeating Trenton 6-2.…

Editor June 18, 2022

Features

Farmers Market opens for another season near library

The Farmers Market opened Saturday morning for another season, located again to the immediate south of the Henika District Library, 149 S. Main St. in downtown Wayland. Fresh vegetables, plants…

Editor June 18, 2022

Obituaries

Memorial service June 26 for Thomas Wilson, 76

Thomas Wilson of Dorr died Wednesday, June 15. He was 76. Tom spent his childhood years in upstate New York. He developed a passion for public service as a New…

Editor June 18, 2022

Columns

Yes It’s True: A progressive differs with originalists

I learned a lot about the difference between progressive and Tea Party beliefs in 2012 when I attended a small political gathering in the Grand Rapids area for a state…

Editor June 17, 2022

Community Notices

15-year-old girl found by State Police after missing

UPDATE: Rachel Wagner, the 15-year-old girl reported missing Friday afternoon, has been found. Her stepmother said, "Thank you to everyone of you who called, texted and messaged me with info.…

Editor June 17, 2022

Obituaries

Celebration of life June 30 for Jeff Vail, 71, of Hopkins

Jeffrey “Jeff” Vail died at his home in Hopkins May 18. He was 71 years old. As a teenager his family moved to Ohio where he eventually met his wife…

Editor June 17, 2022

Community Notices

Coffees June 23, 24 chances to meet new Supt. Reeves

There will be two opportunities to meet and speak with new Wayland Union Schools Supt. Tim Reeves during special "Coffee with the Superintendent" sessions in Wayland and in Dorr. The…

Editor June 17, 2022

Community Notices

Name of motorist killed in Salem Township identified

An Allegan County Sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a motorist Thursday night at around 10 p.m. during a traffic stop in Salem Township. Michigan State Police reported in a news…

Editor June 17, 2022

Features

Student summer cooking class winners announced

The winners of the summer Community Education cooking class contest were fourth-grader Channing Haberman and sixth-grader Jocelyn Dzierzyc. Judges for the competition were Anthony Winters and Nissa Smith of Four…

Editor June 16, 2022

Columns

Army Bob: Jan. 6 hearings divert from Biden’s failures

by Robert M. Traxler Inflation at 8.65 percent, gas at $5.26 a gallon, diesel at $5.75, interest rates up, a $467 reduction in purchasing power per month on every American…

Editor June 16, 2022