Editor

Salem Township showed the way in dealing with dust control

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. At the risk of being misunderstood again, I submit another example that taxes…

Editor June 15, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 220

25 Years Ago — June 19, 1991 Allegan County will have to under go the redistricting process soon in the wake of final results of the 1990 census. A special…

Editor June 15, 2016

Articles

Wayland man to be tried in Circuit Court in fatal crash

Dale Robert Melick, 53, of Wayland, has waived his right to a hearing in Allegan County District Court and now will face charges in connection with the fatal traffic crash…

Editor June 14, 2016

Articles

July 26 is deadline for filing for school board posts

Both the Wayland and Hopkins Boards of Education will have four seats up for election in the November general this year and Martin has two, and 4 p.m. Tuesday, July…

Editor June 14, 2016

Articles

Plan Commission ‘ugly step-sister’ in getting new sign?

Wayland City Planning Commission Chairman J.D. Gonzales Tuesday asked city officials why the process in getting a new electronic sign installed across the fire barn didn’t include input from the…

Editor June 14, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats’ ‘rebuilding’ season ends in quarterfinals

The Wayland girls' softball season came to an end in the state Division 2 quarterfinals Tuesday afternoon at Davenport University. The Lady Wildcats lost 14-2, much in the same manner…

Editor June 14, 2016

Columns

Ranger Rick: A common sense explanation of building a wall

The idea of constructing a wall between the U.S. and Mexico is either cheered or jeered, depending mostly on your political affiliation and feelings toward illegal immigration. The vast majority…

Editor June 14, 2016

Community Notices

Playtime in the Park event for today canceled

Playtime in the Park is canceled today, Tuesday, June 14, because of rain. The Fresh Food Fairy inside Steeby Elementary Gym is still being held at 10:30am with free lunch…

Editor June 14, 2016

Community Notices

Laura Foster wins Brenner Teacher of Year award

Laura Foster, who has been teaching sixth grade at Pine Street Elementary since 1993, is this year’s winner of the Kathryn L. Brenner Teacher of the Year award. Foster earned…

Editor June 13, 2016

Articles

Wayland schools’ financial outlook still improving

The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening heard more good news about the budget, which is in the best shape it’s been in several years. Finance Director Bill Melching told…

Editor June 13, 2016