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Wayland schools’ lunch program for St. Therese may be eliminated

October 20, 2015

The lunch programs in which Wayland Union Schools serve St. Therese, St. Stanislaus and Moline Christian schools may be in danger of being eliminated. The reason is the same as for any program threatened with termination — money. Bill Melching, director of finance and operations for Wayland Union Schools, said...

Democracy Tree: Are the days numbered for the gun lobby?

October 20, 2015

The National Rifle Association's (NRA’s) new poster children from Michigan may help spell the demise of the gun lobby Prior to Cindy Gamrat’s expulsion in disgrace from the Michigan House, Democracy Tree wrote about the former lawmaker’s package of bills designed to completely do away with registration and licensing of...

Freda’s Fish Fry officially closes as Acqua In Vino opens in Wayland

October 20, 2015

As Freda's Fish Fry restaurant closes on North Main Street in Wayland, the Acqua In Vino specialty wine and cheese shop has opened on South Main. Alicia Thorpe, owner of Freda's, posted on Facebook Tuesday, "To all my friends... Today, I have made the hardest decision that I could. I...

Ranger Rick: Facing an economic dilemma for the United States

October 20, 2015

According to the U.S. Debt Clock, at the time I viewed it, the federal debt was $18.47 trillion. To those of you uninterested in economics, quit reading. To those wanting to understand what this means, read on. At the time I looked (10/15), the following figures were displayed: Debt per...

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Former State Rep. Cindy Gamrat seeks media corrections, apology

October 20, 2015

This media advisory is addressed to all local, state and national media: I am requesting an immediate apology and correction from all media outlets that have reported the following misleading and inaccurate statements: That I admitted to misusing taxpayer dollars to cover up an affair. That I shared an office...

Wayland Fire Dept. ‘Smokehouse’ always busy this time of year

October 20, 2015

October every year is regarded as Fire Prevention Month and area departments this time of year visit elementary classrooms to teach fire safety to children. Wayland Fire Chief Joe Miller is shown here welcoming kids to the Scotty Fire Safety House, a 28-foot travel trailer which simulates a blaze inside...

Wildcats bow out of own volleyball invitational in quarterfinals

October 19, 2015

The Wayland varsity volleyball team lost 25-20 and 25-14 in the quarterfinals of the Wayland Invitational Saturday to Caledonia. In pool play the Lady Wildcats beat Hamilton, split with Plainwell and Unity Christian and lost East Grand Rapids, which went undefeated and was the eventual tournament champion. Leading the Wildcats...

Is Freda’s Fish Fry closed at its North Main Street location?

October 19, 2015

The Freda's Fish Fry Restaurant just south of the traffic light in downtown Wayland gave the appearance that it was closed Monday. A peek inside would yield plenty of empty space and few signs of culinary life. Owner Alicia Thorpe Sunday night posted on Facebook, "I have ate the last...

5th annual Wayland Fall Fun Fest scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24

October 19, 2015

The fifth annual Wayland Fall Fun Fest is planned for the downtown area from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The family-oriented festival will include rick-or-treating at local businesses on Main and Superior streets, a haunted historic walking tour, a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, hayrides, live music with Silent...

Committee of 3 search for Wayland City Manager begins Nov. 2

October 19, 2015

A three-person Wayland City Council subcommittee will meet at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, to begin sifting through applications tor a city manager to succeed Mike Selden. Selden is leaving his post in Wayland to take a job with the Michigan Townships Association. His last day will be Friday, Nov....

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