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Wayland man Charles Merryman passes at age 72

Charles J. Merryman, 72, of Wayland, formerly of Shelbyville, died Sunday, July 24. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Kevin and Margaret, Jesse and Anne, Sara and Jeffrey,…

Editor July 28, 2016

Obituaries

Service will be Saturday for Rob Herweyer, 23, of Dorr

Rob Thomas Herweyer, age 23, of Dorr, died unexpectedly after a work-related accident Tuesday, July 26. Herweyer apparenly was apparently overcome by fumes in his workplace at Agri-Science Technology Co.…

Editor July 28, 2016

Community Notices

Four candidates join Dorr Twp. election fray in November

“It’s not over until it’s over.” — Yogi Berra Yogi’s most famous quote can be applied to the Dorr Township elections this November because two independents, running with no party…

Editor July 27, 2016

Sports

Hopkins super soph finishes 31st in Jr. Olympics 800

Though it looks like a classic "How I spent my summer vacation" photo, Hopkins High School sophomore Laura Velderman finished seventh Wednesday in her heat in the open 800-meter run…

Editor July 27, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 226

25 Years Ago — July 31, 1991 Wayland City Councilman Robert Genther was accused in a Grand Rapids Press story of larceny of less than $100 from the Wyoming Department…

Editor July 27, 2016

Community Notices

Paving completed for Church, Cherry streets near splash pad

Two streets connected to the Wayland City Park now have had paving completed. Cherry and Church streets had the renovations done, including angle parking, in the wake of the immense…

Editor July 27, 2016

Sports

First Hopkins High Athletic Hall of Fame class announced

The first annual Hopkins High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held at halftime of the Vikings' Oct. 21 varsity football game. A buffet-style dinner will be…

Editor July 27, 2016

Obituaries

Memorial service will be Thursday for Andrew Cole, 48

Andrew Joseph Cole, 48, of Dorr, died Sunday, July 24. Born on April 18, 1968, Andrew was a vibrant and passionate man with everything he did and loved. He enjoyed…

Editor July 26, 2016

Articles

Boot, Sewers do battle for Dorr clerk; Senneker no-show

The showdown between Dorr Township Clerk candidates Brian Boot and Debbie Sewers was the only contest in Tuesday night’s forum at Crosswinds Community Church. Supervisor Jeff Miling was left alone…

Editor July 26, 2016

Columns

Ranger Rick: Mrs. Clinton worse than Obama (if that’s possible)

It must be hard to be a committed Democrat Party supporter nowadays, having a president who hates his own country. Then there’s the presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, an ineffective and…

Editor July 26, 2016