Posted inObituaries
Longtime community activist Helen Kaumeyer dies at age 98
Helen M. (Baker) Kaumeyer of Wayland, died Wednesday, Dec. 23. She was 98. Helen was born Oct. 20, 1917, to Helena and Wendell Tichvon on a farm in Barry County,…
Posted inSports
Lady Wildcats fashion terrific comeback, but eventually fall 46-40
A deadly accurate 8-for-8 performance at the free throw line by Grand Rapids Christian junior Sydney Muller Wednesday evening spoiled a really nice comeback by the Wayland girls’ basketball team.…
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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 196
25 Years Ago — Dec. 24 and 31, 1990 The Globe published its annual joint edition over the holiday weeks, this year focusing on the “We Live Here” theme of…
Posted inCommunity Notices
State Police urge sensible celebrations of holiday season
With the holiday season approaching, Michigan State Police from the Wayland post are encouraging citizens to celebrate responsibly in use of alcohol. If your holiday involves alcohol, designate a sober…
Posted inColumns
Basura: Lengthy lonely laments from a long-suffering Lions lover
As I write this, the Detroit Lions have not yet played the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. I hold out hope, still. Will my wife be treated to my…
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Progress on sale of foreclosed house slowed; final price decided
The Wayland City Council Monday night voted 6-1 to sell the old dilapidated foreclosed house at 430 W. Superior St. to Max and Robin Mitchell of Byron Center for final…
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Ranger Rick: ‘Congenital’ liar Hillary Clinton unfit to be president
I encourage everyone to view the great economist Dr. Thomas Sowell on “Dismantling America” on YouTube – a 2010 critical look at President Obama’s past and present performance and future…
Posted inFeatures
Lady Wildcat bowlers collect toys for underprivileged kids for holidays
The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team has been doing very well on the lanes, and this holiday season they're doing well for the community with a toy drive for gifts…
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Leighton Fire Dept. veteran of 20 years Dave VanPutten retires
Dave Putten this past week retired from the Leighton Township Fire Department after serving for 20 years. He is moving on to work at Dutton. He was given this cake…
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City treasurer, staff receive praise for clean audit, healthy finances
Wayland City Treasurer Cheri Parrish earned high praise again from the auditor for her work on the city’s finances. Peter Woldman, audior from Gabridge & Company of Grand Rapids, told…