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Vikings, Clippers open grid playoffs on the road Friday

Both Hopkins and Martin will play their post-season playoff openers Friday in enemy territory. Hopkins, which finished the regular season with a 6-3 record, will play at 7 p.m. Friday…

Editor October 27, 2024

Columns

Butternut Sweet Potato Soup is comfort food

by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: One large Butternut squash sliced lengthwise, seeds removed Four medium sized whole sweet potatoes Two medium sized yellow onions Two cups chicken broth One teaspoon…

Editor October 27, 2024

Columns

So have we fearful folks somehow ruined Halloween?

I just can’t get over the unpleasant notion that we collectively as a society have ruined Halloween over the past 60 years. Like so many Baby Boomers my age, I…

Editor October 26, 2024

Articles

State Rep. races better described as ‘no contests’

Rachelle Smit The political contests in for state representative in northeast and middle of Allegan County are interesting, but, as usual, the challengers face daunting tasks. It’s been a long…

Editor October 26, 2024

Sports

Hopkins’ Jack Estelle qualifies for state meet

Jack Estelle Hopkins ace harrier Jack Estelle Saturday afternoon qualified for the state Division 2 cross-country meet Nov. 2 in Brooklyn by placing 12th individually in the regionals at Allendale.…

Editor October 26, 2024

Sports

Martin girls, 3 individuals qualify for C-C state meet

Dylan Pallett Wayland senior Dylan Pallett, Martin sophomore Veyda Conley and senior Alex Morin Saturday qualified for the state cross-country meet Nov. 2 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Pallett,…

Editor October 26, 2024

Community Notices

2 Birds Counseling Services opens in downtown Wayland

Josette Rose Billie Walters A ribbon cutting was held Friday afternoon at the newest business in Wayland, 2 Birds Counseling Services, located at 305 Pearl St. just across the street…

Editor October 26, 2024

Sports

‘Cats, Vikings lose regular season finales; Martin wins squeaker

Wayland, Hopkins and Martin all were confronted by formidable foes Friday night in regular season finales. Martin squeaked by NorthPointe Christian 22-20, but Wayland lost a 47-38 shootout to non…

Editor October 25, 2024

Features

3 WMS singers to join Regional Honors Choir

Three Wayland Middle School singers, Lillian Harrison, Madison Campos and Ariel White, have been selected to the 2024 Middle School Vocal Music Association Regional Honors Choir. This required many extra…

Editor October 25, 2024

Community Notices

Driver ejected from truck, killed in crash on 135th

A traffic crash west of Wayland on 135th Avenue Friday evening killed the driver of a truck, authorities have said. The truck left the road and fell into a ditch…

Editor October 25, 2024