Editor

Wayland schools buying former U-M Health West site

The Wayland Union School District is buying the building that formerly housed the University of Michigan Health West Clinic across the street on East Superior,The Board of Education Monday night…

Editor June 10, 2024

Community Notices

Dahlia City Dogs closing after 26 years in business

Carla French Dahlia City Dogs is closing up shop after 26 years in the dog grooming business. Owner-operator Carla French made the announcement today on Facebook: "Wayland and surrounding communities,…

Editor June 10, 2024

Obituaries

Casual celebration of life June 15 for Tammy Vanlet

Tammy Marie Venlet, age 57, of Wayland, originally from Coopersville, died Wednesday, June 5, at home after a six-year courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. She loved family and friends,…

Editor June 9, 2024

Columns

Texas Sheet Cake or Chocolate Cookie Sheet Cake

by Kathy Hamman Miller The Texas Sheet Cake recipe I have was brought back from Texas in 1953, handwritten by my Mom, who has used it consistently over the years.…

Editor June 9, 2024

Features

Wayland Summerfest has to overcome 2 challenges

The Wayland Summerfest 2024 faced a couple of challenges Saturday, but seemed to come through them just fine. One challenge was that it was being the same day as the…

Editor June 8, 2024

Sports

Lady Clippers eliminated in regionals loss to Mendon

The Martin softball season was concluded Saturday in the Division 4 regional semifinals with a a 13-2 loss to Mendon. The Lady Clippers had defeated Gobles and Centreville in the…

Editor June 8, 2024

Sports

Wildcats blanked by Unity Christian in regional semis

The Wayland softball team’s bats have gone silent only twice this spring. Unfortunately, the second time was in the regional semifinals Saturday afternoon. Hudsonville Unity Christian, which brought a 32-6…

Editor June 8, 2024

Editorial

Students: Please do leave home without smart phones

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I’ve been surprised lately that only now school districts and school officials are toying…

Editor June 7, 2024

Obituaries

Funeral Aug. 1 for former Wayland trooper Harold Keena

Longtime trooper at the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police Harold Keena died April 11 in Winter Haven, Fla., He was 96. He was born to Ernest and Helen…

Editor June 7, 2024

Obituaries

Service at a later date for Cathy Calkins, 50, of Dorr

Cathy Marie Calkins, age 50, died Wednesday, June 5. Cathy enjoyed reading, spending time with family at get-togethers, and spending time with children - especially her nieces and nephews. Cathy…

Editor June 7, 2024