Month: October 2020

Executive orders on Covid-19 continue to be in effect

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It took only a few days for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to issue an Epidemic Public Health Order in the wake of the Michigan Supreme Court overturning Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive orders on the Covid pandemic. MDHHS Director Robert Gordon Monday issued an emergency order restricting...
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Funeral Friday for former local man Eric Harrison

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Eric P. Harrison, age 43, of Lewiston, formerly of Midland and Wayland, died unexpectedly in his sleep Friday, Oct. 2. Eric is survived by his wife, Tamera Harrison; step-daughter, Andrea Anderson; parents, Dale and Valerie Harrison of Moline; sister, Corrie (Chris) Shanahan and their children, Hope and Mark of Linden;...
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Wayland native Lorraine Reeber passes at age 63

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Wayland native Lorraine Adams Reeber died Sunday, Oct. 4, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born Feb. 26, 1957, in Wayland, the daughter of Byron and Glenna (Hagen) Adams. Lorraine worked as a cook at Stanford Lodge. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking and trips...
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Wayland’s homecoming ceremony moved to Oct. 23

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The 2020 Wayland Union High School homecoming ceremony has been moved from this Friday night to Friday, Oct. 23, in the Parents' Night game vs. Ottawa Hills. The Homecoming Court was announced Monday afternoon at the Fine Arts Center. They are freshmen Reese Coughlin and Danny Keena; sophomores Jackson Chesley...
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City Council has discussion on request for annexation

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The Wayland City Council Monday night held a discussion about the Oct. 14 public hearing on an annexation request from property owners’ along 12th Street. City Manager Josh Eggleston actually made a presentation about the request. Though acknowledging the city officially is taking a neutral stand, members unanimously agreed to...
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Cool and frost this delicious seasonal apple cake dessert

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By Kathy Hamman Miller Save a cup of that strong brewed morning coffee to make this family favorite. Guaranteed to put a smile on their faces for the supper gathering. Cream together 2 cups dark brown sugar and 1 cup butter, set aside. In large bowl stir together all of...
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Ramblin’ Road: Covid gives us challenges for traveling

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by Phyllis McCrossin I have a countdown app on my phone. It says it is 26 days until we leave and 28 days until the election. The election, probably, will go on as planned. Our departure is a moving target, dependent on the last golf scramble for King and our...
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Endorsements for upcoming election unsurprising

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ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Newspapers over many years have endorsed candidates for public office, based on what they’ve seen and heard. Not wanting to buck tradition, and flying in the face of the notion I’m just sitting on...
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Wayland Union Schools to continue Covid protocols

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The Wayland Union School district will continue to follow the Covid-19 guidelines outlined by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for at least another 21 days. This, in the wake of the Michigan Supreme Court ruling Friday that Whitmer did not have the authority to issue a state of emergency after April 30....
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Fall sports resumption for me a head vs. heart issue

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ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editorial. I’ve been called out by a persistent reader to present my opinion about having high school football and other sports while area schools have been reporting cases of Covid-19. I was taken aback, having...
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