Editor

Yes It Is, It’s True: My unpleasant history with United Way

So many confessions I have made, ‘cause truth got in the way. (With apologies to Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins — “Both Sides Now”) I’ve had an unpleasant history with…

Editor July 7, 2016

Columns

Army Bob: Lynch-Clinton meeting explanations suspicious

by Robert M. Traxler Let’s talk about Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s meeting with former President Bill Clinton. According to the media it was a chance meeting at a private portion…

Editor July 7, 2016

Columns

FBI Director Comey, a hero or villain in e-mail issue?

EDITOR'S NOTE: Bob Moras who went to Wayland High School in the Class of 1966 until he moved to Alpena in 1964, has penned this column about the latest developments…

Editor July 7, 2016

Sports

WHS grad Sam Geivett earns national academic accolades

Samantha Geivett, a 2014 graduate of Wayland High School, has earned a special national academic award from the National Junior College Association. Geivett, who was named to the second unit of…

Editor July 7, 2016

Community Notices

Dorr Township candidates’ forum planned for July 26

The Dorr Township Library again will coordinate a local candidates’ forum for four people seeking two seats on the Dorr Township Board in the Aug. 2 primary election. The forum…

Editor July 6, 2016

Columns

Democracy Tree: GOP dept. of skullduggery alive and well

by Amy Kerr Hardin “The disastrous Citizens United decision opened up the floodgates for dark money groups to spend on politics. But there are still some limits to the amount of spending…

Editor July 6, 2016

Sports

Wildcat soph Rory Myers scores an ace on MSU golf course

Wayland High School sophomore Rory Myers already has some special accomplishments in his young career as a golfer. The 15-year-old Wildcat last spring was district tournament champion as a freshman…

Editor July 6, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 223

25 Years Ago — July 10, 1991 Michael VanSledright, 24, of Grand Rapids, suffered third-degree burns to his left hand and forearm after he was struck by sparks from a…

Editor July 6, 2016

Obituaries

Celebration of life service for Betty Lou Abbott delayed

Betty Lou Abbott, age 70 of Dorr, died Monday, July 4. Betty was a great hostess, cook and entertainer who enjoyed caring for her family and friends. She enjoyed reading,…

Editor July 5, 2016

Obituaries

Funeral will be Friday for Melissa DeGroot, 42, of Wayland

Melissa Jean De Groot, age 42, of Wayland, died on July 4. She is survived by her parents, Alwin and Judy De Groot; her brothers and sisters, Bryan (Krista) De…

Editor July 5, 2016