Editor

Leighton continues to prep for leaving old hall for new one

Because of the continuing progress of building a new township next to the library, the Leighton Township Board took on some related expenses, both for now and later. The board…

Editor July 14, 2016

Columns

Basura: Detroit provided us with good role models in sports

“Why has (sport) become so obsessive a pleasure for so many of us? It seems clear to me that a primary attraction of the sport is the opportunity it gives…

Editor July 14, 2016

Community Notices

Martin Township also examining cost recovery ordinance

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening adopted an ordinance amendment that will pave the way toward enacting a cost recovery ordinance. Such a local law has to be worded properly…

Editor July 14, 2016

Obituaries

Graveside service will be July 23 for Bob Hanlon, 81

Wayland High School graduate Robert Gene Hanlon of Brentwood, Calif., died Sunday, May 29, at his home. He was 81. He was the son of Russell Edward and Helen Gertrude…

Editor July 13, 2016

Articles

Area rural residents still choking on dust control issues

When it comes to dust control, it’s the local issue that just keeps on giving. The Martin Township Board, which has heard more than its share of complaints over the…

Editor July 13, 2016

Articles

Deputy, 3 civilians lauded for life saving actions in Martin Twp.

An Allegan County Sheriff's deputy from Martin and three area citizens Wednesday evening received citations for saving a life last fall in a traffic crash in Martin Township. Deputy Vonda…

Editor July 13, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A look at Wayland area’s past, Part 224

25 Years Ago — July 17, 1991 Tom Rumsey, enforcement officer for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, has blamed dredging for recent sightings of dead fish in the Rabbit…

Editor July 13, 2016

Articles

City Council apologizes for overlooking Plan Commission

Wayland City Councilman Rick Mathis told the Wayland Planning Commission Tuesday night that he and his colleagues were sorry if there was any trouble over planners being overlooked recently when…

Editor July 12, 2016

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Wicked media gives people what they want

“When airplanes take off and land safely, it’s not news… It’s when they crash.” — David T. Young The media in these modern times has been taking a lot of…

Editor July 12, 2016

Sports

WHS grad Tyler Merren to be in his 3rd Paralympics in Rio

Tyler Merren, a 2002 graduate of Wayland High School, is training for his third trip to the Paralympic Games later this summer in Rio. Merren, 32, is a U.S. Paralympic…

Editor July 12, 2016