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Funeral will be Saturday for Mike Kas, 62, of Wayland

October 12, 2016

Mike Kas, 62, of Wayland, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, in Byron Center. He was born on May 9, 1954 to Peter and Lenora (Schelhaas) Kas in Pipestone, MN. Mike worked as a custodian for Kentwood Schools. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family talking over a cup of coffee...

Basura: Trump’s comments offensive to all human beings

October 12, 2016

"You don't have to be a husband or a father to hear what we heard just a few days ago and say, 'that's not right.' You just have to be a decent human being to say that's not right." — President Barack Obama I’ve been going into male locker rooms...

Martin Twp. Board still grappling with cost recovery ordinance

October 12, 2016

The Martin Township Board continues to grapple with a proposed cost recovery ordinance and would like a more simple and specific law. Board members Wednesday evening discussed the proposed ordinance, which would allow the local fire department to recoup costs associated with services provided. Officials are stressing they don’t want...

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Planning Commission was unfairly stereotyped on pot issue

October 12, 2016

As chairperson of the Wayland Planning Commission I see it as my responsibility to defend the Planning Commission when it is wrongly portrayed in the media. The editorial made some over-generalizations that do not reflect accurately on what transpired at the meeting. The planning commission did not “parrot” opposition. In...

Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, part 237

October 12, 2016

25 Years Ago — Oct. 16, 1991 Michigan State Police from the Wayland post were found blameless by Kalamazoo County Prosecutor James J. Gregart in the shooting death of Dennis Roxbury of Hopkins Sept. 12. Gregart regarded the incident as justifiable homicide because the victim pointed his rifle at officers...

Barry Hastings: I wasn’t surprised at all by Trump’s ‘slip-up’

October 11, 2016

by Barry Hastings Friday was quite a day, what with the release of a 10- to 12-year-old recording of Trump, talking "women" with Billy Bush, in which he is clearly heard telling Bush, "If you're a 'star' you can do anything," he claimed, adding in a slightly hushed voice, "...

Tiresome, ignorant fears about marijuana persist in these parts

October 11, 2016

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story, it is an editorial by the editor. “…Your old road is rapidly agin' Please get out of the new one if you can't lend your hand For the times they are a' changin'!” — Bob Dylan Too many local officials in...

Work done on back doors, rear entry of proposed distillery

October 11, 2016

Workers this morning were pouring concrete for the back entry of the Jayda Gayle Distillery. Work has been continuing, though much more slowly than before, at the site near the corner of Pine Street and South Main Street in Wayland. Ryan Levett, who co-owns the looming business with Amanda Alfred,...

Ranger Rick: The VP debate was ‘alpha dog’ vs. ‘little dog’

October 11, 2016

Viewing the vice presidential debate, Senator Tim Kaine’s performance could be illustrated as “little dog” syndrome – that barking, squealing, little dust mop of a dog nipping at your heels. In contrast, Governor Mike Pence was the “alpha dog,” putting up with the barking, excitable little dog, but getting his...

Wildcats edged 1-0 in final home league match of season

October 11, 2016

Wayland's boys' soccer team closed out its home O-K Gold Conference season with a 1-0 loss to visiting Forest Hills Eastern Monday night. The loss brings the Wildcats' overall record to 3-12-1 and 2-9 in the O-K Gold. They are on the road on Wednesday for their final regular season...

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