Month: February 2024

Articles

Wayland school board is presented a ‘night of data’

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Developer Chris Van Ryn explains is interest in a parcel of land that may wind up in the Wayland school district. Wayland Union Schools Supt. told the Board of Education Monday evening that “It’s a night of data.” Indeed, it was. Assistant Supt. for Instruction Theresa Fulk provided plenty of...
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Funeral is Thursday for Jordan Sopjes, 22, of Dorr

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Jordan Thomas Sopjes of Dorr died Tuesday, Feb. 20, in a traffic crash. He was only 22. He was born Sept. 25, 2001, in Grand Rapids. Jordan was in his final semester at the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay, studying human biology. He swam the butterfly and freestyle at...
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Evie Mathis state runner-up in indoor pole vault

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Wayland High School sophomore Evie Mathis competed at the Michigan Indoor Track Series state finals Saturday and came away state runner-up for the second year in a row. She was clean through 12'3" (she made every height on her very first attempt) which is a new personal best, but she...
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Funeral Tuesday for Carol Helmholdt, formerly of Dorr

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Carol Faye Helmholdt (Alberda), 83, formerly of Dorr, died Friday, Feb. 23. Carol loved spending time with her family and being a Grammie. She had a heart of gold and enjoyed playing card games. She is survived by her children, Denise (Mike) Feltenbarger, Deborah Force and friend Ken Essenburg, Douglas...
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Carrot cake comes from ’76 Allegan County Extension

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A Taste of America cookbook compiled by the Extension Homemakers of Allegan County 1976 It’s true that carrots are the star of the show, but the delicious frosting has to come close! To grate the carrots, use the large-hole side of your cheese grater and measure the grated carrots by...
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Community Notices

No burn permits in Yankee Springs, Wayland Twps.

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Effective immediately, there are no burn permits being issued in Wayland and Yankee Springs townships untill further notice.
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Three Wayland Odyssey of Mind teams state qualifiers

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Wayland Union Schools were hosts for the regional competition for Odyssey of the Mind Saturday. Wayland had four teams participating, with three scoring high enough to advance to the state competition next month.  The Pine Street/Middle School team, coached by Samantha Oswald, performed Problem 1: Drive-In Movie and placed second...
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Editorial

Let’s cut early voting period down to just 3 extra days

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ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I’ve had a change of heart on the issue of the nine days of early voting in Michigan. Though I steadfastly support making voting voting easier for the unwashed masses, perhaps the legendary Proposal...
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Leprecons performing in land of the Fighting Irish

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The Leprecons, led by JD Gonzales of Wayland, are returning to the Fiddler’s Inn stage in South Bend, Ind., at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb 24. Gonzales is promising "energetic and downright boisterous pub songs served up with a healthy side of craic. Perfect with a pint of Guinness." Of course,...
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Sports

Martin girls hold Delton scoreless in 4th quarter

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The Martin girls’ varsity basketball team lifted its overall season record to 13-7 with a 36-23 triumph over Delton. The Lady Clippers started slow out of the gate, but held their opponent scoreless in the fourth quarter while pulling away. They led only 27-23 after three periods. Martin also cemented...
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