Month: May 2021

Allegan County Covid death toll up by 4 more this week

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Four additional deaths connected to the Coronavirus this week have been reported by the Allegan County Health Department, bringing the total to 134 since the pandemic began more than 13 months ago. Health officials have said that death statistics tend to lag behind other indicators, which are looking a lot...
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Wayland activist, school principal Bill Mauchmar dies

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William Mauchmar, educator, administrator, community servant and patriarch of a well-known athletic local family, died Friday, May 7. He was 88. Born Sept. 26, 1932, he was longtime member of St. Therese Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7581, and was elementary principal for many years at East...
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Wayland Middle School to return to hybrid May 13

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Wayland Middle School this coming week will transition back to the hybrid model of instruction because of the Coronavirus. The middle school had been operating in-person five days per week since Feb. 15, but recent Covid-19 case numbers have forced it to take a step backward. Under the hybrid, half...
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Articles

One mile of 12th Street to be reconstructed in Watson

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Road paving projects appear to be decided for this year and next in Watson Township. The Township Board Thursday evening noted that the Allegan County Road Commission plans reconstruction of one mile of 12th Street close to M-222 at a cost of $220,000. Members also decided to prioritize paving 118th...
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Road paving for 6th Street, 131st Ave. begins next week

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The paving project in Wayland Township for 6th Street and 131st Avenue between Gregorville Road and 4th Street is scheduled for the top course of asphalt on Wednesday, May 12, weather permitting. The Allegan County Road Commission indicates traffic will be maintained with flaggers, but anticipate delays.
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Columns

Army Bob: Systemic racism arguments seem circular

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by Robert M. Traxler So just what is “Systemic Racism?” Glenn Harris, president of Race Forward and publisher of Colorlines, defined it as "the complex interaction of culture, policy and institutions that holds in place the outcomes we see in our lives." OK, once again it would be nice if the...
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Celebration of life slated for later date for Edwin Redder

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Edwin Scott Redder, 65, of Wayland, died Monday, May 3. He was born Sept. 4, 1955, in Zeeland, the son of the late Edwin and Margie (Fleser) Redder. He was a dedicated employee of U.S. Engineering for 25 plus years. He will be remembered for his teasing jokes, his gentle...
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1955 Wayland High School graduate Wesley Jones dies

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Wesley A. Jones, 84, died in Grand Rapids, Sunday, May 2, after a brief illness. Wes was born on Sept. 13, 1936, in Ottawa County, Michigan to Arthur and Edith Jones. He graduated from Wayland High School in 1955. Wesley was devoted to the Prince Hall Grand Lodge Masons starting...
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Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday for Ruth Kelley, 82

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Ruth Kelley, age 82, died Wednesday, May 5. She is survived by her children Debra (Fraser) Jones, Patrick (Kathy) Kelley, Maureen Curtis, Micheal Kelley, Colleen (Brad) Hamill; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Kelley. Visitation...
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Lady Wildcats improve to 3-5 after 2 dual match wins

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The Wayland High School girls' varsity tennis team now owns a 3-5 overall dual meet record after defeating O-K Gold Conference opponents Kenowa Hills and Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills. The Lady Wildcats also beat Hastings in their season opener in a non-league match. They play at Otsego next Monday in...
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