A former Wayland man was killed March 25 in a hit and run traffic incident Wednesday, March 25, in Kalamazoo. Mark Allen McBride, 51, of Kalamazoo, was struck by a…

Customers of Consumers Energy have been told to expect a power outage from 11 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, through 7 a.m. Thursday, April 9, in areas near U.S.-131 south of…

The Hopkins softball team had its season record evened at 1-1 Wednesday evening with an 11-0 loss to Hamilton in five innings. The Lady Vikings were held to just one…

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — April 2, 2001 Wayland Chamber of Commerce Director Ann Kilmartin has announced…

Weather researcher and author Dan Cherry will be guest speaker about tornadoes at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, at the Leighton Township Library Community Room. Recent tornadoes in southwest Michigan…

William (Bill) Talsma died Monday at Serenity Village in Hastings at the age of 91. Bill was the youngest of 14 children of George and Anna Talsma, born April 2,…

Wayland High School graduate Mady Terry (foreground) this week was honored by being chosen most improved player for the Grace Christian University women's basketball team. Terry, a junior, was a…

Monday was a good day to run track for Hopkins. The Viking boys captured first place in the Hamilton Early Season Invitational with 168 points and the girls took second…

The life of Shaylee Sue Torres will be celebrated at the Martin High School gym May 2. Torres, died March 14. Born Aug. 16, 2001, in Hastings, she was the…

Apex Clean Energy – Blazing Star Solar has announced latest recipients of the Blazing Star Solar Community Grants totaling $30,000,for “their community impact and alignment with the program’s mission.” Community…