2017 – Page 24

Three Wayland city manager candidate finalists named

The names of the three finalists for the next Wayland city manager have been announced by interim City Manager Larry Lielsen. Nielsen said all three have agreed to be interviewed.…

Editor November 8, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats lose in regional semifinals to Edwardsburg

The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team's season came to an end Tuesday evening with a three-set loss to Edwardsburg in the regional semifinals at Allegan. The Lady Wildcats had…

Editor November 7, 2017

Articles

Three Wayland City Council incumbents returned to office

The three incumbents on the Wayland City Council were returned to office for another two-year term in Tuesday’s election. Lisa Banas was the top vote-getter in the runoff with…

Editor November 7, 2017

Articles

Wayland schools’ bond proposal passes with 51.6% of vote

The Wayland Union school district’s $19.25 million bond proposal was passed in Tuesday’s election by a margin of 51.6 percent yes to 48.4% no. Unofficial tallies showed 1,387 voters in…

Editor November 7, 2017

Columns

The Subterranean: ‘Thor: Ragnorak’ is a merry romp

A review of Thor: Ragnorak **** out of five stars Currently in wide release by Walter G. Tarrow It’s Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! It’s Fast! It’s Furious! It’s Funny! Or is it Thor,…

Editor November 7, 2017

Community Notices

Council to interview 3 finalists for city manager’s job

The Wayland City Council Monday night in closed session discussed a number of specific applicants for the open city manager's position and has agreed to have open public interviews with…

Editor November 7, 2017

Columns

Ranger Rick: Bo Bergdahl got an undeserved break

The U.S. Army sentenced Bo Bergdahl, the deserter and AWOL soldier disappearing from his post in Afghanistan, with loss of rank and dishonorable discharge. They figured his capture, torture and…

Editor November 7, 2017

Articles

New fire agreement with Gun Lake Tribe to include Hopkins

The City of Wayland has rectified somewhat of a snafu in the fire service agreement with the Gun Lake Tribe. City Manager Larry Nielsen told the City Council Monday night…

Editor November 6, 2017

Obituaries

Service this afternoon for Martin grad Faith Bracelin

Faith Marie Bracelin, 64, of Allegan, a graduate of Martin High School, died Friday, Nov. 3, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Born July 30, 1953,in Lawton, she was the daughter…

Editor November 6, 2017

Obituaries

Private service, burial planned for Jerry McFarland, 84

Jerry Robert McFarland, 84, of Wayland, died Wednesday, Nov. 1. Jerry served 24 years of active duty in the Armed Forces; four years in the US Navy and 20 years…

Editor November 6, 2017