August 2022 – Page 5

School bus driver Alice Matulaitis-Baldiga dies

Alice Ann Matulaitis-Baldiga, 68, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. Alice was born in Grand Rapids and grew up on the west side. She attended Mt. Mercy Academy and graduated…

Editor August 20, 2022

Obituaries

Memorial service pending for William Reurink, 69

William Lee Reurink “Wilber," 69, lost his 10-year battle with cancer died Tuesday, Aug. 16, in Wayland. Wilber’s faith was one of the most important aspects of his life. He…

Editor August 19, 2022

Articles

Kyle Pitcher leaving to direct Rockford orchestra

Pitcher returned to Wayland in the fall of 2021 to succeed Karen Nofsinger as orchestra instructor and director after teaching at the Goshen, Ind., school system. He graduated from Western…

Editor August 18, 2022

Columns

Army Bob: We are colluding with China against Earth

by Robert M. Traxler OK — China, the world’s number one source of greenhouse gases and growing every day, will not abide by the environmental treaties with the world. This…

Editor August 18, 2022

Obituaries

Elizabeth Kiraly’s sharing of memories will be Aug. 31

Elizabeth Kiraly, 72, died Tuesday, Aug. 16. Family was very important to Elizabeth. She enjoyed spending time with family and especially traveling with them. She is survived by her sons…

Editor August 18, 2022

Obituaries

Memorial visitation is Aug. 28 for Marie Webster, 71

Marie Adeline Webster, age 71, died at home in Wayland Monday, Aug. 15. Marie was a bookworm who loved to read her favorite author, Stephen King. She also enjoyed watching…

Editor August 18, 2022

Editorial

One shouldn’t have to resign post to run for mayor

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “It’s a drag being a cop. I think I’d rather be the mayor.”…

Editor August 17, 2022

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 18, 1997 Monterey Township resident Joan Riksen reported she had been…

Editor August 17, 2022

Community Notices

‘Roundup collects nearly $4,000 for local fire dept.

The "roundup" for the Wayland Fire Department last month at the Wayland Hardings' Market was a huge success and the department was handed a check for $3,849. Pictured are Roger

Editor August 17, 2022

Editorial

Journalists now serve as their own proofreaders

Phyllis McCrossin To the editor: Right now a journalist is working on a story for the next edition of the newspaper. Well, in fact, he/she is probably working on three…

Editor August 17, 2022