As a parent, you try to do everything possible to make it easier for your offspring to be the best they can be, whether that be after high school graduation they want to work, go to college, serve their country in the military forces or Peace Corps, or leave the state and not be heard […]
Can Wayland claim to have a national champion in intercollegiate athletics? Yes. Before last Friday, the closest this community got to having one of their own win a national title was Jessie Merchant’s top slugger role with the University of Michigan national champion softball team. And don’t forget Phil Regan won the National League Fireman
Longtime Dorr Fourth of July Parade Chairman Robert Walter York died in Hastings Sunday, March 17, of a long-time illness. Robert lived an accomplished life serving his country and community in many ways, including in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, acting chairman of the Dorr 4th of July Parade for many years,
Brian Augustine, age 48, died Sunday, March 17. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Jennifer Augustine; children, Keagan, Hunter, and Taylor. Visitation with the family will be held from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home Dorr Chapel, 4330 18th St. Celebration of Life
As Yogi Berra so famously said a long time ago, “It’s not over until it’s over.” The fabulous women’s collegiate basketball career of Wayland High School graduate Presley Hudson isn’t over, even though Central Michigan was dealt a devastating loss in to Buffalo the Mid-American Conference tournament semifinals last Friday. The Chippewas, who recorded a
Unless something unexpected happens, new Wayland Police Chief Mark Garnsey will be sworn in at the Monday, April 1, Wayland City Council meeting. The City Council Monday night approved a contract with Garnsey with an annual salary of $73,000. He succeeds Steven Harper, who retied as chief in February after serving for six years, and
Hopkins High School graduate Susan Wakefield recently served on a special MLive citizens’ panel to discuss issues witrh Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. She served along with David Groenleer, who worked as a traffic engineer and director of engineering at the Kent County Road Commission for 35 years, and Candice Crutcher, a senior studying political science
“Don’t worry about a thing, Cuz every little thing’s Gonna be alright.” — Bob Marley I see that President Donald J. Trump, on the Ides of March, declared that the Meuller Report should NOT be released to the American public. His tweet appears to be a reaction to the overwhelming agreement of the United States House of Representatives
Hopkins High School standouts Jonathon Ryan (left) and Brenden Gossman both have been named to the Division 3 all-state bowling team. Ryan also was named academic all-state and Gossman was individual state runner-up in the post-season tournament.
Spring Arbor University picked up a couple more Wildcat athletes this past weekend when Rory Myers (left) and Carson Sevigny decided to cast their lot with the Cougars. Myers is best known for his golfing exploits and starring role with the Byron Center combined hockey team that won a regional championship. Sevigny is particularly versatile,
