Posted inEditorial
Tuinstra’s term limits advocacy is not for himself
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. John Tuinstra I swear on the grave of Shostakovich that I checked in at…
Posted inSports
Hopkins enjoys non-league sweep in doubleheader
Hannah Brinks The Hopkins softball team Thursday jumped all over Holland Christian in a non-league doubleheader, claiming wins of 13-4 and 23-0. The Lady Vikings scored first in the opening…
Posted inSports
Lady Wildcats sweep twin bill vs. Ravenna in softball
Harmony Laker back in the saddle again. The Wayland softball team Thursday swept a doubleheader against non-league opponent Ravenna, 3-2 and 7-1. A walk-off double by Reese Veltman made the…
Posted inFeatures
Little Miss, Mister winners chosen for Summerfest
The 2024 Little Miss and Mister of Wayland winners are Miss Rylee Andringa and Mister Noxx Klaver. They will be crowned at Summerfest Wayland Saturday June 8. Rylee is the…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Kateleen Balfoort named city’s new finance director
Kateleen Balfoort Kateleen Balfoort has been selected as new finance director deputy city manager for the City of Wayland, according to announcement this week by City Manager Josh Eggleston. “The…
Posted inColumns
Army Bob: Progressives actually support fascism
by Robert M. Traxler A friend texted me and said he had just gotten back from seeing the new “blockbuster” movie, “The Civil War.” His recommendation was to pass on…
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Both Martin girls, boys lose dual track meet vs. Delton
Martin girls dominated the distance running events, but Delton Kellogg regardless pulled out a 72-60 dual meet victory Wednesday afternoon. The Martin boys had a tougher day, losing 100-37 to…
Posted inObituaries
WHS 1967 valedictorian died last fall in Rockford
Gary Finkbeiner, 74, of Wayland died Sept. 24, in Rockford after a long battle with lung cancer. Gary was an outspoken man, and you always knew were you stood with…
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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 — April 26, 1999 Firefighter Larry Areux has been selected as chief of…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Semi strikes 144th Avenue overpass on U.S.-131
Traffic was backed up on northbound U.S.-131 Wednesday afternoon after a semi struck the 144th Avenue bridge. No one was hurt in the incident, but there was some debris and…