Editor

Memorial service Wednesday for Robert Brown of Dorr

Robert L. Brown Sr., of Dorr, died Saturday, Feb. 18, after suffering a long battle with Alzheimer's. He is survived by his sister Aletha (Arthur) Thomas; three sons, Robert Jr.…

Editor February 20, 2017

Articles

City Manager still alarmed by lack of state aid support

Wayland City Manager Tim McLean Monday reiterated his alarm over recent actions and considerations by the Michigan State Legislature, once again asserting that local government may suffer severe consequences in…

Editor February 20, 2017

Articles

Residents’ bill $5,600 for East Maple project sidewalks

Residents along East Maple Street from North Main to Steeby Elementary will pay a total of about $5,630 for new sidewalks in a $293,000 street project this year. The Wayland…

Editor February 20, 2017

Community Notices

Leighton Township Fire Dept. explains explosion noise

Many area posters on Facebook Sunday night reported an extremely large explosion noise coming from the Moline area near the railroad. The Leighton Township Fire Department Monday issued a statement…

Editor February 20, 2017

Columns

Barry Hastings: Constitution trumps the ever-hasty Trump

by Barry Hastings "Another mangled operation" is the only way to judge the roll-out of Trump's 'immigration plan earlier this month. A pretty poorly vetted special ops attack (claimed successful)…

Editor February 19, 2017

Editorial

So who benefits from continuing a divided America?

“You know, I laid out a doctrine. You just got to know it still stands. It says, ‘Either you’re with us, either you love freedom, and with nations which embrace…

Editor February 19, 2017

Sports

WHS grad Mallory Teunissen already 2-0 for Davenport

Wayland High School graduate Mallory Teunissen picked up two pitching victories for Davenport University over the weekend. Davenport started its season with four victories in four games in Tennessee Friday…

Editor February 19, 2017

Columns

Democracy Tree: Yes, Russians can hack U.S. elections

“So, when you’re talking about an advanced attacker, like a nation-state, unfortunately mere disconnection of the voting machines themselves from the internet isn’t enough to stop them.” — J. Alex…

Editor February 18, 2017

Features

Hey, hey, hey… It’s a beautiful day on February the 18th

Record-breaking warm temperatures were reported in many West Michigan communities Saturday and a number of people in the Wayland area were spotted doing springlike activities such as riding motorcycles, golfing,…

Editor February 18, 2017

Sports

WHS boys shrug rebuilding tag to take 5th in tourney

The Wayland High School boys’ varsity bowling team Saturday finished fifth in the O-K Gold/Green Conference tournament. “I am so impressed with the way the boys performed today,” exclaimed coach…

Editor February 18, 2017