Editor

Yes It Is, It’s True: A heartwarming and true gridiron tale

CBS News and Scott Pelley not long ago did a heartwarming, perky and positive story about a mentally challenged high school football player who was deliberately given a chance to…

Editor August 17, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 229

25 Years Ago — Aug. 21, 1991 Pete Boyd is being hailed as a hometown hero after he ran down and lassoed a runaway cow on the east side of…

Editor August 17, 2016

Obituaries

Funeral Friday for Mary Ellen Strickfaden of Salem Twp.

Mary Ellen Strickfaden, 88, of Salem Township, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Rehoboth Oaks Dementia Care Home in Burnips. Mrs. Strickfaden was born Nov. 6, 1927, in Allegan, the daughter…

Editor August 16, 2016

Editorial

I resolutely urge everyone to vote by absentee ballot Nov. 8

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Wayland City Clerk Michelle Herman reported some astonishing news Monday night. She said…

Editor August 16, 2016

Articles

New Dorr Twp. rules relax restrictions on keeping chickens

It appears that the chickens soon will be able to come home to roost in Dorr Township. The Township Planning Commission, in front of a near-record eight residents in attendance,…

Editor August 16, 2016

Community Notices

Hopkins man running for sheriff on Taxpayer Party ticket

Stephen Young of Hopkins, chairman of the Allegan County Tea Party, is running for Allegan County Sheriff on the U.S. Taxpayer Party ticket. He is challenging Republican Frank Baker, who…

Editor August 16, 2016

Columns

Ranger Rick: Humorous critique of millennials too accurate

I read an interesting humorous article about “Millennials” and the work rules they will enforce while in control of business. I realize this was somewhat a joke, but not far…

Editor August 16, 2016

Obituaries

Lyle Holden, 75, of Monterey Twp., dies at his home

Lyle Rae Holden, 75, of Monterey Township, died Friday, Aug. 12, at his home. Mr. Holden was born March 2, 1941 in Dearborn, Michigan, the son Earl and Mary (Grant)…

Editor August 15, 2016

Obituaries

Funeral Wednesday for Dan Schneider, 71, of Wayland

Daniel Schneider, age 71, of Wayland, died Thursday, Aug. 11, after a three-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Dan received the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal while…

Editor August 15, 2016

Columns

Army Bob: Unpleasant thoughts in the wake of Milwaukee

A police shooting in Milwaukee is followed by a racially based riot; our left-wing friends tell us a police officer shooting an armed fleeing felon should cause a riot. The…

Editor August 15, 2016