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Kendra Goddard of Martin to bowl at state
February 25, 2025
Viking boys end season in district cage opener
February 24, 2025
Funeral is Friday for athletic icon Ken Ritz
February 24, 2025
King & I: It’s back to the yard to settle in Calif.
February 24, 2025
Private family service set for Phil Regan Jr.
February 24, 2025
Martin graduate heads Michigan Young Dems
February 23, 2025
Trump has cost me friendships, relations
February 23, 2025
Slow cook unusual Portuguese Cacoila
February 23, 2025
Wayland posts 14% hike in visitors in ’24
February 22, 2025
Martin settles for 2nd at state wrestling meet
February 22, 2025
Local girls’ teams have late season surges
February 21, 2025
Hopkins JV ballclub went 19-3 for season
February 21, 2025
Two WHS girls, 1 guy to bowl in state finals
February 21, 2025
Former local library director changes jobs
February 21, 2025
Boys’ district tourneys get under way Monday
February 21, 2025
Services Monday for Patricia Schipper
February 21, 2025
Hopkins grad wins ‘AMN of the Year’
February 20, 2025
Yes It’s True: My step aunt’s life imitated art
February 20, 2025
WHS boys, girls both earn trip to state meet
February 20, 2025
Army Bob: So who backs losing causes?
February 20, 2025
Clipper boys pull out thriller over Fennville
February 19, 2025
Hopkins team qualifies for state FFA tourney
February 19, 2025
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
February 19, 2025
Funeral will be Friday for Chuck Snell, 68
February 19, 2025
Wayland, Martin, Hopkins girls hoops wins still gathering
February 18, 2025
Four Vikings qualify for state mat tournament
February 18, 2025
Dorr continues to get proposals for economic growth
February 18, 2025
Celebration of life slated for Brian Risner
February 18, 2025
King & I: Big Bear offers kids a rare experience with snow
February 18, 2025
Martin man reported missing found safe
February 17, 2025
Pumpkin pie overnight breakfast oats make kids healthy choice
February 17, 2025
Three fire depts. limit damage to pole barn
February 16, 2025
Hopkins band fund-raiser honors late director David Lowe
February 16, 2025
Martin sending 8 of its matmen to state finals
February 16, 2025
Area district hoops tourneys start Feb. 24
February 15, 2025
Winterfest again attracts large fun-seeking crowds
February 15, 2025
Lady Wildcats, Clippers score big hardcourt wins
February 14, 2025
WHS grad’s parents file suit about death
February 14, 2025
WHS girls cop another O-K Gold bowl crown
February 14, 2025
Four Martin girls on all-SAC bowl team
February 14, 2025
Longtime florist Lois Gabala dies at age 85
February 14, 2025
Semi jackknifes on 131 exit south of Martin
February 13, 2025
WHS boys get revenge on the lanes vs. Union
February 13, 2025
Mass of Christian burial is Saturday for Marilyn Rewa of Dorr
February 13, 2025
Army Bob: So what really is a fascist?
February 13, 2025
Artist Lindsey Pratt of Dorr dies at age 67
February 12, 2025
Storm closes 3 local schools Thursday
February 12, 2025
Editor apologizes for editorial based on inaccurate information
February 12, 2025
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
February 12, 2025
Lady Wildcats edged by Middleville, 53-52
February 11, 2025
Housing at Superior, Reno appears likely
February 11, 2025
Chocolate coconut bars for Valentines
February 10, 2025
Van Ess ties school 2-game record on lanes
February 10, 2025
New pool’s price tag around $22 million
February 10, 2025
King & I: Life is short, so do what you want
February 9, 2025
16 reasons why I’m a liberal and proud of it
February 9, 2025
Repair shop owner seeks info about thefts
February 9, 2025
WHS grad 1st in triple jump at GVSU meet
February 9, 2025
Dorr farmer winner of 2024 DeKalb contest
February 8, 2025
City manager needed at planning meetings
February 8, 2025
Two Wayland Odyssey units qualify for state
February 8, 2025
Lady Wildcats, Vikings both 3rd in Gold, Silver
February 7, 2025
Wayland Fire Dept. medical unit in service
February 7, 2025
Lady Clippers lose to Tri-Unity in double OT
February 6, 2025
Martin mat team takes share of SAC crown
February 6, 2025
Army Bob: Too many airports crowd D.C.
February 6, 2025
It’s ‘Ice, Ice, Baby’ for local school closings
February 6, 2025
Wildcats win big in home lanes swan song
February 5, 2025
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
February 5, 2025
‘Cat boys fall to state runner-up Northview
February 4, 2025
Lady Wildcats win to move to 10-5 overall
February 4, 2025
Wildcat teams score victories vs. Wyoming
February 3, 2025
Nostalgia reigns at Auction House Cafe
February 3, 2025
City Manager handles 1st disgruntled citizen
February 3, 2025
Dorr native accepts new corporate post
February 3, 2025
Make a Valentines Day cake just for fun
February 3, 2025
King & I: The President only passes the buck
February 2, 2025
What we must do with vacant lot huge issue
February 1, 2025
Wildcat guys 2nd in Hudsonville tourney
February 1, 2025
State power West Catholic handles Lady Wildcats, 60-38
January 31, 2025
Pine Street spelling bee winners revealed
January 31, 2025
U.S.-131 bridge repair slows traffic near Dorr
January 31, 2025
Wildcats lose to old pals Cedar Springs
January 31, 2025
No funeral plans yet for Joe Channells, 64
January 31, 2025
Army Bob: We need warriors, not pronouns
January 30, 2025
Former Leighton, Dorr deputy promoted to patrol lieutenant
January 30, 2025
Lady Vikings now 4-2 in O-K Silver hoops
January 29, 2025
Hopkins Jr. High FFA team wins districts
January 29, 2025
Nominations sought for Alumni Hall of Fame
January 29, 2025
Wildcats take thriller from GR West Catholic
January 29, 2025
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
January 29, 2025
Lady Clippers struggle again on offensive side
January 29, 2025
Vikings riding modest 2-game win streak
January 28, 2025
Hopkins alum to play in college all-star game
January 28, 2025
Wildcat girls absorb 1st league loss on lanes
January 28, 2025
WHS grad making 80% of her FTs at Olivet
January 28, 2025
Snow drifts cause Wayland, Hopkins school closings
January 28, 2025
Reader’s comment was crass and insensitive
January 27, 2025
King & I: So they huff around a slow, old lady
January 27, 2025
Wildcats lose to ’24 state bowl runner-up
January 27, 2025
Posted inFeatures

Hopkins High School earns Tanger Outlet Kids Grant

Hopkins High School Principal Ken Szczepanski (second from right) attended a small ceremony Wednesday, receiving a check for a grant from Tanger Outlet of Byron Center. The high school's Level…
Posted by Editor September 2, 2021
Posted inObituaries

Judy Hanlon, formerly of Wayland, dies in California

Judith Arlene Hanlon of Alamo, Calif., died at Casa Blanca Retirement Home on Saturday, July 24. She was 86. The daughter of longtime Wayland business owners Merle and Isla Peffley,…
Posted by Editor September 2, 2021
Preparation for paving on 136th Ave. will begin today
Posted inCommunity Notices

Preparation for paving on 136th Ave. will begin today

Prepping for paving on 136th Avenue from 18th Street to pavement in Dorr/Hopkins Township is planned for Thursday, Sept. 2. An Allegan County Road Commission spokesperson said paving is scheduled…
Posted by Editor September 1, 2021
Posted inFeatures

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 — Sept. 2, 1996 Leighton Township Board members adopted a new ordinance forbidding…
Posted by Editor September 1, 2021
Posted inObituaries

Private service held for Rick Alderton, 53, of Dorr

Rick Alan Alderton, age 53, died Aug. 21. Rick was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed fishing on Lake Michigan with his nephews and many friends. His love for…
Posted by Editor September 1, 2021
Posted inSports

Wildcats battle Kenowa Hills to 4-4 tie in tennis

The Wayland boys' tennis team Monday night battled visiting Kenowa Hills to a 4-4 tie to open the O-Gold Conference season. At first singles, Christian Sieffert met his match in…
Posted by Editor August 31, 2021
Posted inSports

Lady Clippers take 3 quad matches in straight sets

The Martin varsity volleyball team enjoyed a successful home season opener by winning three matches in a quad meet Tuesday. The Lady Clippers bested Byron Center Zion Christian, Galesburg-Augusta and…
Posted by Editor August 31, 2021
Posted inColumns

I’m certain to become deaf from use of new earbuds

by Denise Dykstra It was recently my birthday and my boys gifted me with earbuds. I have never had earbuds. When I was young and I happened to get a…
Posted by Editor August 31, 2021
Posted inEditorial

Last 2 local police chiefs very different on the job

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The City of Wayland has had two police chiefs in the past nine years,…
Posted by Editor August 30, 2021
Posted inCommunity Notices

Local Hot Air Ballon Fest planned for all day Sept. 11

A Hot Air Balloon Festival is planned for Saturday, Sept. 11, at Calkins Field (Wayland Municipal Airport) just north of Wayland along 10th Street. This one day event will consist…
Posted by Editor August 30, 2021

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