Editor

Funeral will be Friday for Andrew McClellan, 30, of Dorr

Andrew D. McClellan age 30, of Dorr, died unexpectedly Saturday Oct. 14, 2017. He is survived by his daughter Lacey; his fiance Brandi; his parents Paula Drake and Dale McClellan; his siblings…

Editor October 17, 2017

Sports

Lady Vikings rebound to regain 2nd in Silver meet

The Hopkins girls’ cross-country Tuesday bounced back to take second in the O-K Silver Conference meet at the Ironwood Golf Course in Byron Center and regained the runner-up slot in…

Editor October 17, 2017

Articles

Moline residents still complaining about the trains’ noise

About a dozen Moline residents pleaded with the Dorr Township Planning Commission to do something about the noise generated by trains at the Green Valley Agricultural site in the neighborhood.…

Editor October 17, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats 4th in league meet; Cronkright’s an all-star

The Wayland girls’ cross-country team finished fourth in the rugged O-K Gold Conference meet Tuesday afternoon at Riverside Park on the north end of Grand Rapids. The Lady Wildcats scored…

Editor October 17, 2017

Obituaries

Mass of Christian burial Friday for Yvonne Pattock

Yvonne Kathryn Pattock, 78, of Kalkaska and formerly of Wayland, died Sunday, Oct. 15. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Harry. Also surviving are their children Kathy…

Editor October 17, 2017

Community Notices

WHS novice debaters sweep top 4 slots at Okemos

Wayland varsity and novice debaters competed in the Okemos Debate Tournament Saturday, Oct. 14, at Lansing Community College and were the big winners of the day. Novices took the top four speakers:…

Editor October 17, 2017

Columns

Ranger Rick: Wayland City needs to re-examine tax rate

In the 1950s through the 1960s, Wayland was a booming town and those returning service people from World War II and Korea were anxious to get on with their lives.…

Editor October 17, 2017

Editorial

Sharing family medical history can someday save lives

To the editor: During my journey through a diagnosis of advanced, aggressive prostate cancer I have been trying to let folks know the importance of passing on our family’s medical…

Editor October 16, 2017

Articles

City of Wayland buys front loader outright for $167,209

The Wayland City Council Monday evening approved the outright purchase of a new front loader for $167,209 from the CAT dealer on 76th Street, Grand Rapids. Department of Public Works…

Editor October 16, 2017

Articles

City Council pores over proposed chicken ordinance

Interim Wayland City Manager Larry Nielsen sketched together a draft of a proposed ordinance for residents keeping chickens within the city limits. City Council members examined it Monday night and…

Editor October 16, 2017