June 2015

Ranger Rick: There’s more to story about Confederate flag

Since the general public is so poorly educated about history, the confusion and anger swirling about concerning the Confederate flag, let’s examine the facts. The battle flag of the Army…

Editor June 30, 2015

Obituaries

Local entertainer Harland ‘Frank’ Stanley passes at 68

Harlard "Frank" Stanley, 68, of Wayland, went to "Hillbilly Heaven" Monday, June 29. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He loved to make…

Editor June 30, 2015

Articles

Preliminary enrollment count may spell trouble for schools

Though the Wayland Board of Education adopted the fiscal year 2015-16 budget June 22, some adjustments may have to be made, and those adjustments may not be pretty. Superintendent Norman…

Editor June 29, 2015

Editorial

‘Business as usual’ will only doom future generations

Times are-a-changing, even though some would like to pretend it should be “business as usual.” The average person recognizes that the world is in dire straits when we hear reports…

Editor June 29, 2015

Coming Events

Monthly folk gathering won’t be held on the 4th of July

The monthly folk music gathering at Vibrant Grains Restaurant in downtown Wayland will not be held this Saturday because it will be on the Fourth of July. "For the first…

Editor June 29, 2015

Columns

Monday Moanin’: Most college grads headed nowhere fast

By Jeff Salisbury jeffsalisbury@charter.net The high school graduation ceremonies are over. The open houses have, for the most part, come and gone. The summer jobs (if you can find one)…

Editor June 29, 2015

Columns

The Muck Starts Here: This isn’t a pleasant peninsula any more

By Barry Hastings What a state we live in. In a few (long) years, our Michigan has drifted (and been driven by political Gerrymandering) from a strong, progressive economic power,…

Editor June 28, 2015

Community Notices

Weekday ‘Funtastic’ meals program continues Monday-Friday

The fourth week of the “Funtastic” summer free lunch series will be observed Monday through Friday, June 29 through July 3. There will be only one special program this coming…

Editor June 27, 2015

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Let’s raise a glass to martyr Gerry Crane

EDITOR’S NOTE: Much of what follows is reprinted from a column I wrote more than two years ago. While the nation buzzes today about the Supreme Court’s historic decision on…

Editor June 26, 2015

Sports

Three Lady Wildcats selected to play in softball all-star game

Three members of the Wayland Union Division 2 softball championship team have been selected to play in the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association 2015 Senior All-Star game. They are seniors…

Editor June 25, 2015