2015 – Page 27

Private graveside service planned for Kyla Moneek Bradshaw

Baby girl Kyla Moneek Bradshaw, of Wayland, died Tuesday, Nov. 3. She is survived by her parents Sean Bradshaw, Jr. and Tegan Ingersoll, grandparents: Jeremy and Kara Ingersoll, Jamie and…

Editor November 5, 2015

Editorial

Our rigged election system promotes apathy, preserves status quo

In the wake of the special election Nov. 3, the unpleasantness of low voter turnout reared its ugly head again. I’d be rich if I had a dollar for every…

Editor November 5, 2015

Columns

Army Bob: Selective enforcement and reaping what we sow

We reap what we sow. Elkhart County Indiana Sheriff Brad Rodgers recently said that if the federal government passes additional gun laws requiring weapons registration, he would simply ignore them.…

Editor November 5, 2015

Sports

‘Cat volleyball squad comes close again, but loses in district finals

It was close, but no cigar for the second straight time Thursday night when the Wayland High School volleyball team lost to Grand Rapids South Christian. This time it hurt…

Editor November 5, 2015

Articles

Yankee Springs Twp. wants to join Wayland Ambulance Service

Not only is Yankee Springs Township seeking fire service from the Wayland Fire Department, it also is asking to join the municipalities served by Wayland Area Emergency Services. In both…

Editor November 5, 2015

Articles

Former Wayland Councilman Ron Kobish has another new job

Former Wayland City Councilman Ron Kobish already has another new job after he left town. Kobish on Facebook today posted an item that he and wife Kim soon will move…

Editor November 5, 2015

Sports

Wildcat volleyball team to meet South Christian in district finals

The Wayland varsity volleyball team Wednesday night won its Class B district semifinal match against host Wyoming Godwin Heights. The Wildcats will play O-K Gold Conference champion Grand Rapids South…

Editor November 4, 2015

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 190

25 Years Ago — Nov. 7, 1990 Allegan County was said to have had a “respectable” turnout of 48 percent in the general election Tuesday. The county voted in favor…

Editor November 4, 2015

Community Notices

Terry Lee and the Cat Skinners to visit next folk gathering Nov. 7

The next local folk gathering will feature "Terry Lee and the Cat Skinners” playing in the tradition of 3 Chords and the Truth, bringing traditional country, bluegrass and Americana; songs…

Editor November 4, 2015

Articles

All 4 Wayland City Council candidates win without opposition

Four candidates running unopposed didn't have any surprises in Tuesday's election for Wayland City Council. All four are incumbents and they were running unopposed. Councilwoman Lisa Banas was the top…

Editor November 3, 2015