2024 – Page 39

Guest editorial: Urban sprawl continues to be a problem here

by David Britten The continued sale of farmland for expansion of housing developments in Gaines Township and neighboring Byron Township is troubling. The loss of rural wildlife areas and their…

Editor September 9, 2024

Features

Fourth annual Balloonfest overcomes wind and weather

The fourth annual Balloonfest overcame problems with inclement weather over the weekend of Friday, Sept. 6, and Saturday, Sept. 7, at Calkins Field (aka Wayland Airport) just north of town…

Editor September 8, 2024

Columns

Yes It’s True: Does it have to be the superstar vs. the team?

Like so many other sports fans, I have been impressed with the exploits of WNBA star hipster Caitlin Clark and her impact on women’s basketball. Before she came along, it…

Editor September 7, 2024

Sports

Wildcat bowler Kyle VanEss rolls a perfect 300

Wayland High School senior Kyle VanEss came up with a perfect bowling score of 300 Saturday morning in his youth league at Spectrum Lanes in Grand Rapids. He rolled a…

Editor September 7, 2024

Sports

Martin C-C girls bounce back, take 2nd at Fennville

The Martin girls’ varsity cross-country team bounced back Saturday at the Fennville Invitational after not scoring earlier this this week. The Lady Clippers checked in second at Fennville with 43…

Editor September 7, 2024

Sports

Wildcats pound the rock, defeat error-prone Sparta opponent

The Wayland varsity football team took advantage of its huge offensive line to pound the rock and defeat Sparta 21-13 Friday night. Even so, the Spartans stage a couple of…

Editor September 6, 2024

Articles

Watson continues to grapple with sand, gravel mining issues

Supervisor Kevin Travis Thursday night declared that Watson Township has the most sand and gravel mining sites in all of Allegan County. He made the claim during a discussion about…

Editor September 6, 2024

Community Notices

County Register of Deeds office moving to new location

The Allegan County Register of Deeds office will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 113 Chestnut St., Allegan, and moved to its new location at the Dumont Lake complex. The…

Editor September 6, 2024

Community Notices

City’s water tower withholds fluoride for maintenance

The City of Wayland's water tower will be out of service for maintenance and necessary upgrades between the approximate dates of Sept. 6 and Oct. 2. This is a notice…

Editor September 6, 2024

Obituaries

Private family service planned for Robert Forbes

Robert L. Forbes of Wayland died at the age of 81 on Thursday, Sep. 5. Bob loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking. He…

Editor September 6, 2024