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Funeral will be Tuesday for Maude Carpenter, 74, of Wayland

Marcia "Maude" Carpenter, age 74, of Wayland, died at home Wednesday under hospice care. Maude enjoyed crocheting and knitting and loved angels and cats, especially her faithful friend, Lily. She…

Editor January 15, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcat rollers 8-0; boys overtaken by hot Byron Center

It was a mixed bag Thursday night for the Wayland varsity bowling teams. The girls remained unbeaten in eight dual matches this season with a convincing 29.5 to 0.5 pasting…

Editor January 14, 2016

Articles

Air strip proposal for Leighton Township has uphill battle ahead

If the old saying that “the squeaky wheel gets the grease” is true, a proposal for a new air strip in Leighton Township is in trouble. Nearly 20 township residents…

Editor January 14, 2016

Articles

Prospects look good for Gun Lake getting a tornado siren

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening decided to contribute $1,500 to the Gun Lake Protective Association’s effort to obtain a tornado siren. Former Delton High School varsity football and wrestling…

Editor January 14, 2016

Community Notices

Fire damages Giuseppe’s Pizza in downtown Wayland

A fire Thursday morning heavily damaged Giuseppe’s Pizza business near the four corners in downtown Wayland. Authorities were summoned to the scene at about 6:30 when a local police officer…

Editor January 14, 2016

Obituaries

Service for Florence Bellgraph, 77, of Dorr, will be Saturday

Florence Joan Bellgraph, age 77, or Dorr, died Tuesday, Jan. 12. Florence worked for the last 22 years at Family Fare in Grandville. Family members said she loved life, cooking,…

Editor January 14, 2016

Sports

Wildcat boys and girls keep rolling in makeup wins over South Christian

Both the Wayland boys’ and girls’ varsity bowling teams defeated South Christian 25-5 Wednesday in a makeup of a match postponed Tuesday because of weather. While the girls keep rolling…

Editor January 14, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 199

25 Years Ago — Jan. 16, 1991 The Village of Martin finally is having clean and clear water pumped to residents after early tests of the new system prompted distribution…

Editor January 13, 2016

Obituaries

Celebration of Life event for Donna Walters is Saturday, Jan. 30

Donna K. Walters, age 48 of Dorr, a 1986 graduate of Wayland High School died Tuesday after a lingering and debilitating illness. Donna, one of the earliest Facebook friends for…

Editor January 13, 2016

Sports

Wildcat boys rated No. 5 in first AP Class B basketball poll

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team is ranked No. 5 in this season's first state-wide Associated Press poll. The Wildcats, who sport a 5-1 record overall this season, will be…

Editor January 12, 2016