Editor

Hopkins graduate, Martin High School teacher Ed Guider dies

Hopkins High School graduate Edward Guider died Sunday, Oct. 2, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Born July 11, 1925, in Allegan, the son of John and Nora (Maher) Guider,…

Editor October 6, 2016

Obituaries

Service Friday for Frank Urias of Hastings, graduate of WHS

Frank W. Urias aged 47, of Hastings, a Wayland High School graduate, died Wednesday Oct. 5. Frank was above anything a devoted husband and father. Throughout his life, Frank has…

Editor October 6, 2016

Sports

Wildcat freshman has breakout run in latest Gold jamboree

Wayland was the host school for the latest of the series of O-K Gold Conference jamborees Wednesday, finishing sixth among the seven schools competing. Grand Rapids Christian won the race…

Editor October 5, 2016

Columns

Basura: So I’m a chump for paying taxes; Trump’s a genius

“Paying Taxes is a form of Patriotism” — anonymous One chump, one genius Both Rudy Giuliani and Chris Christie said this week that Donald Trump is a genius for not…

Editor October 5, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A look at Wayland area’s past, Part 236

25 Years Ago — Oct. 9, 1991 Fire destroyed the James Garage and Used Cars building near 137th Avenue and 10th Street, just north of the Wayland city limits. Owner…

Editor October 5, 2016

Obituaries

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;…

Editor October 4, 2016

Obituaries

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.…

Editor October 4, 2016

Articles

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.…

Editor October 4, 2016

Editorial

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…

Editor October 4, 2016

Columns

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…

Editor October 4, 2016