Posted inObituaries
Memorial service at later date for Vietnam vet Rick Mulder
Rick Alan Mulder, age 65 of Dorr, died Monday, Oct. 3. Rick proudly served during the Vietnam War as a United States Marine. He is survived by his wife Pam;…
Posted inObituaries
Funeral will be Saturday for Adriana Edsall, 85, of Dorr
Adriana "Ann" Edsall (Vandenberg), age 85 of Dorr, died Monday, Oct. 3. She served her Lord with her time and talents in various church activities and volunteered at Project Hope.…
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Survey shows Wayland schools have work to do to pass bond
The third public forum on Wayland Union schools’ plans to seek a bond proposal next May for new and improved facilities featured results of a survey of 300 district residents.…
Posted inEditorial
Kudos to citizen, DPW chief, City Council on tree actions
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Kudos are in order for citizen Gail Hollinger, Department of Public Works Superintendent Cole…
Posted inColumns
Ranger Rick: Clinton and status quo vs. Trump and change
Near the conclusion of the presidential race, let’s look closely at the candidates: Mrs. Clinton: Has repeatedly been a defender of her husband over the years from accusations of affairs…
Posted inSports
Lady Vikings runners-up in Switek volleyball tournament
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team was runner-up Saturday in the Switek Memorial Invitational, falling in the championship match to Hudsonville Unity Christian. The Lady Vikings ended the day's competition with…
Posted inArticles
South Main hours extended for Wayland Fall Fun Fest Oct. 22
The sixth annual Fall Fun Fest 2016 is planned for 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, but the Wayland City Council Monday night approved a request to extend closing…
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Wayland gets $2,500 grant to restore trees lost in road projects
Wayland apparently is moving quickly to restore its claim of taking trees seriously. City Manager Tim cLean announced Monday night that the city has won a $2,500 grant from Consumers…
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City of Wayland DPW to handle snow removal, lawn care
The City of Wayland Department of Public Works will handle snow removal this winter and summer projects such as mowing lawns after action by the City Council Monday night. Council…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Work on Patterson Avenue causes lengthy detour route
Patterson Road just south of M-179 was closed to through traffic starting Monday, Oct. 3. The Inter-County Drain Commission was installing a new culvert on the small bridge over the…