Editor

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

Sports

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…

Editor October 3, 2016

Articles

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…

Editor October 3, 2016

Articles

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…

Editor October 3, 2016

Articles

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…

Editor October 3, 2016

Community 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…

Editor October 3, 2016

Columns

Monday Moanin: Whatever happened to local control of schools?

New Whitmore Lake “cyber school” took advantage of a loophole to get chartered (From Michigan Radio) Technically, Livingston Classical Academy is a “cyber school.” In reality, though, the only class that…

Editor October 2, 2016

Sports

Sweeney shines on defense, but Kalamazoo loses league opener

Wayland High School graduate Quentin Sweeney led Kalamazoo College in tackles and had a sack Saturday in the team's MIAA season opener. Unfortunately, the Hornets lost 56-26 to Alma and…

Editor October 2, 2016