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Michigan State Police warn of Internet dangers for children

November 17, 2015

With statistics that show nearly three in 10 parents (29%) let their children use the Internet without any restrictions or supervision, the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police is reminding parents that while the Internet can be a valuable tool, it is also a dangerous place for children. “Prevention...

No. 1 Chinese Restaurant has new owners, but who are they?

November 17, 2015

The No. 1 Chinese Restaurant in downtown Wayland has new owners, but they have declined to be identified. The new owners started at the restaurant today, but when asked who they are, they replied that they don’t want any newspaper publicity. They also claimed to be too busy at 3...

Ranger Rick: When reality hits hard in the face, get busy living

November 17, 2015

We all complain to some degree, some more than others. Our health, lack of money, lack of sleep, marital situation, job woes – many things within our daily lives we express dissatisfaction. I live in Real Ville, not Fantasyland, and not everything or everybody has a happy beginning, happy life...

Funeral will be Thursday for Wanda Arndt, 92, of Hopkins

November 16, 2015

Wanda E. Arndt of Hopkins died Sunday, Nov. 15,, at Railside Living Center in Byron Center. She was 92. Mrs. Arndt was born on July 25, 1923, in Hopkins, the daughter of Linden and Frieda (Nicolai) Buck. Wanda was a Hopkins High School Class of 1940 graduate and earned her...

Presley Hudson scores 53 points in first 2 collegiate hoops contests

November 16, 2015

Central Michigan University freshman Presley Hudson has been named (High-Major) Madness National Player of the Week for her outstanding performance this weekend in the Chippewas' first two ballgames. Hudson, a four-year starter for Wayland High School during her prep career, led the Chippewas in scoring with 53 points over the...

Former Wildcat gridder Quentin Sweeney is 2nd team All-MIAA

November 16, 2015

Former Wayland High School football standout Quentin Sweeney has been named to the second team of the All-MIAA football squad. Sweeney, a 2014 graduate of Wayland High School, is a sophomore linebacker at Kalamazoo College. Sweeney recorded the second-most tackles on the team (66) and recorded the second-most interceptions on...

Memorial service will be Saturday for Rickey Lynn Gardner, 65

November 16, 2015

Rickey Lynn Gardner, age 65, formerly of Wayland, died Monday, Nov. 16. Rickey proudly served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam (1968 to 1971) and he graduated from Wayland High School. Surviving is his wife, Su; children, Kristy Gardner, Hollie Williams, Stacey Carlson and Ryan DeYoung; grandchildren, Nolan and Bailey...

City Council approves Wayland FD purchase of new truck, grass rig

November 16, 2015

Wayland Fire Chief Joe Miller Monday night acknowledged he came to the City Council meeting with hat in hand. But the response was “ask and you shall receive.” Miller asked the council for approval to purchase a new truck for the department and wound up also asking for permission to...

Wayland City to extend curbside recycling contract for one year

November 16, 2015

The Wayland City Council Monday night voted to renew its contract for recycling services for one year. The city has participated in the Allegan County Recycling program, contracting with Republic Services for curbside recycling every other week at a cost of $25 per household. However, in the last couple of...

City of Wayland DDA buying old Harding’s Market parking lot

November 16, 2015

The City of Wayland Downtown Development Authority is buying the parking lot that surrounds the old Harding’s Market just off West Superior Street. The City Council Monday night gave its approval to purchase the lot for $495,000 from owner Dreamride LLC. The lot now surrounds the old Harding’s building that...

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