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Buell hurls shutout at Tri-Unity in opener
March 27, 2025
Thirsty Buddy bar to welcome new owners
March 27, 2025
WHS athletic director earns special honor
March 26, 2025
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
March 26, 2025
Three local track stars 1st in indoor meet
March 25, 2025
King & I: Can anyone fix a broken axle?
March 25, 2025
Corrections needed on residential project size
March 25, 2025
Service Saturday in Dorr for John Mills, 62
March 25, 2025
Cornerstone to honor WHS grad Wes Hudson
March 24, 2025
Two Congress critters to join town meeting
March 24, 2025
Groundbreaking for WHS pool is April 14
March 24, 2025
Roast sweet potatoes savory meal addition
March 23, 2025
Fire brings down huge house in Leighton Twp.
March 22, 2025
Judy Becker’s service will be in the spring
March 22, 2025
Reynolds’ 4 RBIs help Vikings beat Plainwell
March 21, 2025
WHS Student Council wins Best of Showcase
March 21, 2025
Local clinic client has measles diagnosis
March 21, 2025
Mass will be in May for Larry Amborski, 90
March 21, 2025
Dorr may crack down on sidewalk abusers
March 20, 2025
New manager named for Wayland Farmers Market this summer
March 20, 2025
WHS graduate invents Michigan trivia game
March 20, 2025
Army Bob: We should decentralize services
March 20, 2025
First day of spring comes with snow
March 20, 2025
New Dorr firefighter makes all in the family
March 20, 2025
Celebration of life for Joan Riksen Saturday
March 19, 2025
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
March 19, 2025
Two Hopkins students win teen artist awards
March 19, 2025
SUV driver killed in Leighton Twp. crash
March 18, 2025
You can make pizza in a crock pot, honestly
March 17, 2025
City shoots down housing plans for now
March 17, 2025
Two Wayland teams place in OM contest
March 17, 2025
WHS Robotics team is 7th in 1st contest
March 16, 2025
The late Bob Bender proved 1-party system
March 16, 2025
King & I: Heading for primitive camping
March 16, 2025
WHS grad hurls 5-inning shutout at Cole
March 15, 2025
Coralie Miller is FCA Coach of the Year
March 15, 2025
Facebook user warns of bullying on Tik Tok
March 15, 2025
Hopkins student is Michigan FFA star
March 14, 2025
Evie Mathis clears 12-6 in indoor track meet
March 14, 2025
Leighton’s budget fund balance less than 1%
March 14, 2025
Wayland school bands have been busy lately
March 14, 2025
GRI project proposal denied for 3rd time
March 13, 2025
Army Bob: Anti-Israel protests are puzzling
March 13, 2025
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
March 13, 2025
Wayland school board members win awards
March 13, 2025
WHS graduate takes post at U of Tennessee
March 13, 2025
Celebration of life is delayed for Bob Ward
March 13, 2025
Huge barn in Leighton burns to the ground
March 12, 2025
Martin Twp. considers park and splash pad
March 12, 2025
Hopkins firefighters say good-bye to 411
March 11, 2025
‘Bygone Days’ appears Thursday this week
March 11, 2025
Services Friday for Dale Overzet of Dorr
March 11, 2025
Martin students get ‘Forensic Files’ visit
March 10, 2025
Traffic devices may ease congestion at Wayland schools sites
March 10, 2025
Memorial service is Friday for John Ong
March 10, 2025
King & I: Truth is good. Do the fact checking
March 10, 2025
Bring Grandma’s Sunshine to the table
March 9, 2025
Lady Clippers 4 points short of a district title
March 7, 2025
Incident of assault handled at Catz Den in downtown Wayland
March 7, 2025
Watson accepts bid for constructing park
March 6, 2025
Dorr Library welcomes programs on swords
March 6, 2025
Army Bob: Americans do need to lose weight
March 6, 2025
Funeral Saturday for Terry “Sarge) George
March 6, 2025
Hopkins varsity hoops coach calls it quits
March 5, 2025
Martin is only local hoops team still alive
March 5, 2025
Plan Commissioner’s dismissal was unfair
March 5, 2025
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
March 5, 2025
Former Wildcat track star sets college mark
March 4, 2025
Hamilton ends Hopkins girls basketball season
March 4, 2025
Celebration of life is slated for Dean Rantz
March 4, 2025
Gun Lake Casino to open hotel on Friday
March 4, 2025
Funeral set Thursday for Charlotte Fein, 79
March 4, 2025
Ann McInerny interim deputy city clerk
March 3, 2025
Council to hear plans for Cars 2 Go March 17
March 3, 2025
King & I: We avoided a California marine layer
March 3, 2025
Haylen Buell state wrestling runner-up
March 2, 2025
Breakfast souffle good for family gatherings
March 2, 2025
Leighton department honors firefighters
March 2, 2025
WHS soph just misses state bowl finals cut
March 2, 2025
Girls’ district hoops tourney is March 3-7
March 1, 2025
Lane Button doubles his state title pleasure
March 1, 2025
Service March 14 for Harold Schumaker
March 1, 2025
Memorial sevice slated for Gertrude Hoekstra
March 1, 2025
WHS alum pitches shutout for Calvin
February 28, 2025
Can we make Rabbit River Trail a dog park?
February 28, 2025
Wildcat boys finish 12th at state finals
February 28, 2025
Pine St. 5th-grader wins county spelling bee
February 28, 2025
WHS students craft bills at Youth in Govt.
February 28, 2025
Five WHS bee club members visit Kazoo conference
February 28, 2025
One Small Voice: We don’t talk about Trump
February 28, 2025
Martin girls regular season ends with win
February 27, 2025
Proud parents of Bill Holbrook grace photo
February 27, 2025
Dorr Twp. officials granted raises in pay
February 27, 2025
Changes in traffic, parking at WHS start Monday, March 3
February 27, 2025
Army Bob: On-line media a shill for the left, progressives
February 27, 2025
Boys’ hoops seasons end in district semis
February 26, 2025
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
February 26, 2025
Wayland Supt. explains need for school spending freeze
February 26, 2025
Wayland schools staff under spending freeze
February 26, 2025
Funeral is Friday for Kathleen Adrianson
February 26, 2025
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 — Feb. 21, 1996 Dorr and Leighton Township officials agree that sewer extensions…
Posted by Editor February 17, 2021
Cautionary tips on coping with the bitter winter cold
Posted inEditorial

Cautionary tips on coping with the bitter winter cold

To the editor: Being stationed in the great state of Alaska for three winters gives one a great respect for and some knowledge of dangerously cold weather. So allow me…
Posted by Editor February 17, 2021
Posted inSports

Both Hopkins and Wayland boys’ hoops teams are 1-3

The Hopkins and Wayland basketball teams both saw their overall season records slip to 1-3 Tuesday night with defeats at the hands of league opponents. Wayland was throttled 74-28 by…
Posted by Editor February 17, 2021
Posted inObituaries

Service Friday for former Hopkins businesswoman

Marrion Joyce (Curtis) Lull, 86, of Hopkins, died Monday, Feb. 15, at her home. Born Jan. 20, 1935, in Hopkins, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Correanne…
Posted by Editor February 17, 2021
Posted inSports

Lady Wildcats might raise eyebrows in win over South

So the question has to be: How good is the Wayland girls' basketball team? The Lady Wildcats won their first two encounters by blowouts and then subdued Cedar Springs by…
Posted by Editor February 17, 2021
Hopkins girls fade down the stretch in 48-45 loss
Posted inSports

Hopkins girls fade down the stretch in 48-45 loss

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team had its season record evened at 2-2 overall Tuesday evening with a 48-45 loss at Comstock Park. The Lady Vikings led 43-40 with just…
Posted by Editor February 16, 2021
Posted inColumns

Ranger Rick: Prepare for 4 years of Joe and Kamala

Now that President Trump again has not been confirmed of impeachment by the Senate, Nancy Pelosi's record is 0 and 2.  She gets him impeached in the House, but not…
Posted by Editor February 16, 2021
Posted inCommunity Notices

The snowstorm: Just how bad was it in these parts?

It was the largest snow dump in more than two years Monday night and Tuesday morning in this area, closing Hopkins, Martin and Wayland schools. Wayland had just spent its…
Posted by Editor February 16, 2021
Posted inObituaries

Former Shelbyville woman Lynne Miller dies at age 74

Lynne Miller of Kalamazoo, formerly of Shelbyville and wife of former Wayland High School teacher Dick Miller, died Saturday, Feb. 13. She was 74. Lynne was born in Springfield, Ohio,…
Posted by Editor February 16, 2021
Lady Clippers lose by 1 to Saugatuck on buzzer beater
Posted inSports

Lady Clippers lose by 1 to Saugatuck on buzzer beater

It doesn’t happen often, but the Martin girls’ varsity basketball team absorbed defeat Monday night at the hands of undefeated Saugatuck, 50-49. The visiting Indians scored on a layup at…
Posted by Editor February 15, 2021

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