Community Support

Dorr Twp. Board ‘gets the ball rolling’ on new hall plans

Trustee John Tuinstra explains his plans on use of the new township hall to fellow board members Patrick Champion and Laurie Perry. EDITOR'S NOTE: Dorr Township Deputy Supervisor Jim Martin…

Editor June 27, 2024

Community Notices

Wayland Fire Chief in hospital after cardiac emergency

City of Wayland Fire Chief Jim Stoddard is a patient at the Butterworth campus of Corewell Health Systems in Grand Rapids. Stoddard had a medical emergency Friday while driving a…

Editor April 29, 2024

Community Notices

Wildflower Grace to close doors at end of September

The Wildflower Grace artisan market and boutique on South Main Street will close its doors at the end of the month. A spokesperson for the business posted on Facebook, “We…

Editor September 7, 2023

Community Notices

First recipient of John Myers Scholarship named

John Myers The first John Paul Myers Memorial Scholarship recipient is Trevor Kamphuis, who "has shown strength through adversity, a passion for helping others, and has worked hard to give…

Editor May 9, 2023

Editorial

I support Wayland Schools bond issue. I live here, too

Dear Wayland Union Schools Community: Most of you know me in my official capacity with the school system, but I am also a community resident (since 1985 with a small…

Editor April 28, 2023

Editorial

School bond proposal will help local senior citizens

To the editor: It’s important to take care of our aging community and create local opportunities for them to congregate and enjoy each other’s company learn something new and share…

Editor April 5, 2023

Features

Steeby, Baker kids exceed goals for Heart Challenge

Baker and Steeby Elementary students finished up their "Kids Heart Challenge" this month. Steeby had a goal of $7,000 and ended up raising $9,777. Baker had a goal of $11,000…

Editor March 16, 2023

Community Notices

Interviews slated for 3 to succeed Supt. Gary Wood

Gary Wood The Hopkins Schools Board of Education has selected candidates to interview Wednesday evening, March 22, for superintendent of schools. Current Supt. Gary Wood recently announced his intention to…

Editor March 14, 2023

Community Notices

New Leighton Twp. Fire Dept. engine has arrived

Today was the day when the new Leighton Township Fire Department engine 1313 came home to station #2. A department spokesman said, "Thank you to our community for all the…

Editor December 21, 2022

Sports

Hopkins wins ‘Volley for a Cure’ non-league match

The Hopkins High School volleyball team swept Allegan Wednesday in the annual Pink Out Match. "It was great event with tremendous community support," said coach Terri Wisser. The Lady Vikings…

Editor October 27, 2022