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Wayland, Glendale, Ariz., police nail credit card theft

Cooperation between the Wayland and Glendale, Ariz., police departments, along with the tenacity of a local citizen referred to as "H," resulted in the felony arrest of a 19-year-old "techie"…

Editor October 11, 2020

Editorial

I recommend ‘yes’ votes for all Nov. 3 ballot proposals

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I hope it’s not too late for recommendations on ballot proposals that will face…

Editor October 10, 2020

Community Notices

Hopkins equestrian team headed to state competition

The Hopkins High School equestrian team earlier this month earned accolades as District 19 Division B champions, Region A champions. The group now has qualified for the state championship competition,…

Editor October 10, 2020

Sports

Martin’s game canceled; Wildcats get blanked 35-0

Martin High School's football game at Lawrence Friday evening was canceled because of Covid-19 exposure in the Clippers' program. It was supposed to be the Tigers' homecoming game, but it…

Editor October 9, 2020

Sports

Vikings take 34-28 thriller in showdown at Belding

It was indeed the knock-down, drag-out fight for the crown that almost everybody expected in a football showdown Friday night between Hopkins and Belding. And in the end, the Vikings…

Editor October 9, 2020

Community Notices

A 3rd case of Covid-19 reported at Martin Schools

Martin Public Schools has reported its third case of Covid-19 since the 2020-21 academic year began. A school-associated case for a student or staff member was reported Thursday at Martin…

Editor October 9, 2020

Sports

Lady Vikings still have only 1 loss in Silver League

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team improved its O-K Silver Conference record to 4-1 and 9-4 overall by defeating Sparta on the road Thursday evening in three sets, 25-17, 25-17 and…

Editor October 9, 2020

Community Notices

Two killed in motorcycle-car crash in Wayland Twp.

The Yankee Springs Township and Wayland Fire Departments Thursday evening were at the scene of a fatal motorcycle accident near the corner of M-179 (129th Avenue) and 4th Street in…

Editor October 9, 2020

Community Notices

WHS senior National Merit Scholarship semifinalist

Wayland Union High School senior Cassidy Martens is a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. More than 1.5 million students nationwide take the PSAT National Merit Scholarship Test and…

Editor October 8, 2020

Sports

Boys, Lady Wildcats both capture tri-meet victory

The Wayland boys’ and girls’ varsity cross-country teams won a tri-meet Wednesday afternoon against host Wyoming Lee and Hopkins at Pinery Park. The Wildcat boys swept the top four individual…

Editor October 8, 2020