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Woman, 45, to be charged in aftermath of fatal crash in Hopkins Township

December 23, 2015

The driver of the car involved in a fatal traffic crash that killed John Dolegowski of Watson Township will face a felony charge in connection with the Dec. 16 incident. A 45-year-old woman is accused accused of driving with a suspended license when she was alleged to have blown a...

Longtime community activist Helen Kaumeyer dies at age 98

December 23, 2015

Helen M. (Baker) Kaumeyer of Wayland, died Wednesday, Dec. 23. She was 98. Helen was born Oct. 20, 1917, to Helena and Wendell Tichvon on a farm in Barry County, growing up on a farm when it was typical of all members of a large family to carry their share...

Lady Wildcats fashion terrific comeback, but eventually fall 46-40

December 23, 2015

A deadly accurate 8-for-8 performance at the free throw line by Grand Rapids Christian junior Sydney Muller Wednesday evening spoiled a really nice comeback by the Wayland girls’ basketball team. The Lady Wildcats rallied from being a dozen points down in the first 30 seconds of the second half to...

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 196

December 23, 2015

25 Years Ago — Dec. 24 and 31, 1990 The Globe published its annual joint edition over the holiday weeks, this year focusing on the “We Live Here” theme of highways. Pat Staley wrote a story about the origins of construction of and plans for the U.S.-131 expressway between Grand...

State Police urge sensible celebrations of holiday season

December 22, 2015

With the holiday season approaching, Michigan State Police from the Wayland post are encouraging citizens to celebrate responsibly in use of alcohol. If your holiday involves alcohol, designate a sober driver before your celebration begins. In addition, party hosts are asked to make sure all guests leave with a sober...

Basura: Lengthy lonely laments from a long-suffering Lions lover

December 22, 2015

As I write this, the Detroit Lions have not yet played the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. I hold out hope, still. Will my wife be treated to my lovely (?) singing voice, unaccompanied, belting out “Another Lion Vic Tor EEE”? Perhaps not. And, if they do win, I...

Progress on sale of foreclosed house slowed; final price decided

December 22, 2015

The Wayland City Council Monday night voted 6-1 to sell the old dilapidated foreclosed house at 430 W. Superior St. to Max and Robin Mitchell of Byron Center for final price of $9,344.28, plus closing costs. The figure includes the city's costs for having inspections conducted on the house and...

Ranger Rick: ‘Congenital’ liar Hillary Clinton unfit to be president

December 22, 2015

I encourage everyone to view the great economist Dr. Thomas Sowell on “Dismantling America” on YouTube – a 2010 critical look at President Obama’s past and present performance and future predictions on what he will do. It is insightful in that Mr. Sowell accurately predicts what has and is happening...

Lady Wildcat bowlers collect toys for underprivileged kids for holidays

December 22, 2015

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team has been doing very well on the lanes, and this holiday season they're doing well for the community with a toy drive for gifts for underprivileged children. Lady Wildcats' coach Bill Holbrook explained, "Since I started at Wayland, I've wanted to start doing some...

Leighton Fire Dept. veteran of 20 years Dave VanPutten retires

December 21, 2015

Dave Putten this past week retired from the Leighton Township Fire Department after serving for 20 years. He is moving on to work at Dutton. He was given this cake and plaque as a token of his comrades' appreciation. (Photo supplied)

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