March 2023 – Page 6

Corey Cooke, only 33, loses battle with brain cancer

March 18, 2023

Corey Cooke, age 33, died Friday, March 17, after a battle with brain cancer. Corey enjoyed all things outdoors, especially camping trips with friends and family, fishing, and kayaking. He enjoyed working on all types of engines, restoring and “flipping” cars and tinkering in the shop. He also loved spending...

Farmers Market wants to expand attractions in ’23

March 17, 2023

The Wayland Farmers Market is not only moving its operations this summer to the City Park, but also intends to increase the attractions. Besides the home-grown food offerings, the market is looking for people who make soaps and lotions, cheese, butter, bread, mushrooms, coffee, meats, fish and anything else that...

Editorial

We must confront the sad reality of teen suicide

March 17, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I was keenly and painfully aware this morning that my decision to post news about a teen suicide would generate a lot of angry responses. I decided to do it anyway. I have had...

Community Notices

Resource Center scrap metal removal help sought

March 17, 2023

The scrap metal pile at the Martin Area Resource Center is reaching maximum density and plans now are to load it up at the end of the month and transport it to a recycling facility. Proceeds of the sale of scrap metal go directly to the Resource Center’s food program,...

Community Notices

Wayland High School freshman takes his own life

March 17, 2023

The Wayland community and Wayland High School today has been stunned by the news a freshman took his own life Thursday night. Ayden Steinberg was found in the barn next to his Dorr farm home. Authorities said he appeared to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound and efforts to...

Columns

One Small Voice: Say it loud, I’m woke and proud

March 16, 2023

Woke: Aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of race and social justice). — Definition courtesy Mirian-Webster Dictionary online. by Lynn Mandaville I’d like to offer a quick little lesson on the etymology of the term “woke,” as it is being bandied about in...

Columns

Army Bob: We must stop demand to win drug war

March 16, 2023

by Robert M. Traxler The only way to control illegal drugs is to stop or massively curtail demand. Cocaine was made illegal in 1914 in the Harrison Narcotics Act, along with other opioids. The war on drugs was declared, and 109 years later it still is being fought, and we...

Steeby, Baker kids exceed goals for Heart Challenge

March 16, 2023

Baker and Steeby Elementary students finished up their "Kids Heart Challenge" this month. Steeby had a goal of $7,000 and ended up raising $9,777. Baker had a goal of $11,000 and managed to raise $13,385. Mrs. Ashley Smith and Mrs. Jocelyn Merchant, physical education teachers for the elementary buildings, celebrated...

Columns

Yes It’s True: Neutral family restrooms is a good idea

March 15, 2023

“The only thing we have to fear is… fear itself!” — President Franklin D. Roosevelt in his inaugural address in March 1933. It long has been my opinion that fear can make people do irrational things. And I’ve long held that using fear to manipulate people’s emotions is nothing short...

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

March 15, 2023

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago— March 16, 1998 Wayland Union Schools will continue to officer drivers’ education, but students will be charged to participate. The Hopkins High School varsity volleyball team earned its second consecutive district championship, under...

Month: March 2023