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Memorial service June 7 for Aaron Kerley, 42

Aaron Kerley, 42, formerly of Wayland, died Wednesday, May 14. He was born on Dec.31, 1982, in Grand Rapids, to David and Robin (Curtis) Kerley. He attended Wayland Union Schools…

Editor May 20, 2025

Articles

Single family homes project slated in Dorr?

Developer Brian DeSmit and his engineer show an artist's sketch of the residential project. Radstock Street in Dorr may be getting an addition of 20 single-family homes if a developer's…

Editor May 20, 2025

Obituaries

Funeral Saturday in GR for WHS grad Charles Stankey

Charles F. Stankey, Jr. a member of the 1955 Wayland High School basketball team, died at home on May 5. He was the starting quarterback on the football team and…

Editor May 20, 2025

Obituaries

Retired State Trooper Norm Lohroff, 87, dies

Word has been received of the death earlier this month of former Michigan State Trooper Norman John Lohroff, has died at age 87. Lohroff, who retired after serving more than…

Editor May 20, 2025

Community Notices

Wayland FD receives grant for safety house

The Wayland Fire Department was awarded a grant from Apex Clean Energy for the purchase of a four-room inflatable fire safety education house. The new safety house will help continue…

Editor May 20, 2025

Obituaries

Funeral for Dan Ullery is Friday at Gun Lake

Daniel Ullery, age 70, of Wayland , died Thursday, May 15, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dan grew up in Alaska, Mich., and attended Caledonia Community Schools, graduating in…

Editor May 20, 2025

Sports

Wildcats win 30th O-K Gold softball title

The Wayland softball team Monday afternoon continued its famous tradition of excellence by sweeping a doubleheader against Grand Rapids West Catholic to capture its 30th O-K Gold Conference championship in…

Editor May 19, 2025

Articles

Wayland City Council OKs $3 million budget

The Wayland City Council Monday night adopted the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The city plans to take in $3.677.826 million, spend $3.784.661 and will use a negative $106,835…

Editor May 19, 2025

Community Notices

Dorr Twp. meetings to continue at old site

Though Dorr Township officials have begun moving everything from inside the old township hall, to the new site at the former CrossWinds Church, all public meetings will continue for now…

Editor May 19, 2025

Features

Martin residents rally round town vs. storm

The Martin community, as well as Dorr, went through crisis times Thursday night during a severe thunderstorm and tornado touchdown. As of Sunday evening, most of the power outages have…

Editor May 18, 2025