2024 – Page 79

Lady Wildcats sweep twin bill vs. Ravenna in softball

Harmony Laker back in the saddle again. The Wayland softball team Thursday swept a doubleheader against non-league opponent Ravenna, 3-2 and 7-1. A walk-off double by Reese Veltman made the…

Editor April 25, 2024

Features

Little Miss, Mister winners chosen for Summerfest

The 2024 Little Miss and Mister of Wayland winners are Miss Rylee Andringa and Mister Noxx Klaver. They will be crowned at Summerfest Wayland Saturday June 8. Rylee is the…

Editor April 25, 2024

Community Notices

Kateleen Balfoort named city’s new finance director

Kateleen Balfoort Kateleen Balfoort has been selected as new finance director deputy city manager for the City of Wayland, according to announcement this week by City Manager Josh Eggleston. “The…

Editor April 25, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: Progressives actually support fascism

by Robert M. Traxler A friend texted me and said he had just gotten back from seeing the new “blockbuster” movie, “The Civil War.” His recommendation was to pass on…

Editor April 25, 2024

Sports

Both Martin girls, boys lose dual track meet vs. Delton

Martin girls dominated the distance running events, but Delton Kellogg regardless pulled out a 72-60 dual meet victory Wednesday afternoon. The Martin boys had a tougher day, losing 100-37 to…

Editor April 24, 2024

Obituaries

WHS 1967 valedictorian died last fall in Rockford

Gary Finkbeiner, 74, of Wayland died Sept. 24, in Rockford after a long battle with lung cancer. Gary was an outspoken man, and you always knew were you stood with…

Editor April 24, 2024

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 — April 26, 1999 Firefighter Larry Areux has been selected as chief of…

Editor April 24, 2024

Community Notices

Semi strikes 144th Avenue overpass on U.S.-131

Traffic was backed up on northbound U.S.-131 Wednesday afternoon after a semi struck the 144th Avenue bridge. No one was hurt in the incident, but there was some debris and…

Editor April 24, 2024

Obituaries

Memorial service for Shelly Zoet planned for May 4

Shelly Lynn Zoet, age 64, of Wayland, died Sunday, April 21. Shelly was an avid nature lover and enjoyed fishing. She was a very giving person and always willing to…

Editor April 24, 2024

Community Notices

Allegan, Barry counties survive a tornado warning

A tornado warning for Allegan and Barry Counties was issued just after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. The warning specifically applied to northeastern Allegan…

Editor April 23, 2024