Month: January 2024

City Treasurer’s firing surrounded by mystery

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Cherie Parrish The shroud of mystery pervades the City of Wayland today with the news that City Treasurer Cheri Parrish has been fired. Parrish has been the city’s finance director since January 2013 and she was interim city manager in 2017 between the time Tim McLean resigned and Larry Nielsen...
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Columns

Army Bob: Being correct politically trumps science

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by Robert M. Traxler We must believe the science of global climate change or be a “damned science denier.” But wait, the science tells us men and women are different? DNA, chromosomes, scientific evidence, why must we not believe that science? We must believe biological men can give birth; the...
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Martin graduate scores 19 for Adrian in hoops win

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Kiaya Warner, a 2020 Martin High School graduate, had a big day for Adrian College in a 75-56 victory over Kalamazoo College Wednesday night. She played 38 minutes, scoring 19 points, going 6-8 from the field, nailing 5 of her 6 three-point attempts, and was 2-2 from the free throw...
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Terry Hutchinson chosen Dorr Firefighter of the Year

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Terry Hutchinson has been selected as the 2023 Dorr Township Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief Gary Fordham said, "We're grateful for your dedication to the community!"
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Community Notices

City of Wayland snowplow procedures, protocol noted

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The City of Wayland has been asked to provide a little more information about its plowing/snow removal procedures on city roadways. A spokesperson for the city said, “It should be noted that as this is Michigan, every snowfall event can be different. Things such as timing, wind conditions, temperatures, etc....
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Hopkins Junior High FFA team qualifies for regionals

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The Hopkins Junior High conduct of meeting team members came in first place in the FFA districts Wednesday and now are headed to regionals in two weeks (Feb. 7) at Cassopolis. Other district FFA results: Creed Speaking: Ivy Belden, second place Gold, Bella Brown, third place Silver. Extemporaneous Speaking: Chase...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 25, 1999 Goble Messer, a Wayland Township resident, has threatened to start a recall of Supervisor Jose Blanco and Clerk Bev Taylor if they don’t stop bickering and resolve the lockout...
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Each Wayland school board member receives a book

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January is School Board Recognition Month, and to honor Wayland school board members, a book was presented to each of them during the board meeting Monday, Jan. 22. These dedicated books will be available in the school libraries for students to enjoy.
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Wayland Dollar General roof collapses, makes mess

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The roof above the Dollar General store in downtown Wayland collapsed late Tuesday night under the strain of excess snow and ice in recent storms. Crews were on the scene for cleanup Wednesday morning. The building in the 100 block of West Superior Street once was the location for Nickel's...
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Ben Vezzetti’s funeral is Monday here, Feb. 17 in UP

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Benjamin Joseph Vezzetti, age 82 of Wayland, died Friday morning, Jan. 19. He was born Oct. 1, 1941, in Ontonagon, MI, the son of Egedio A. and Margaret G. (O’Connell) Vezzetti of Greenland, MI. Ben graduated from Mass City High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17 years...
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