Editor

Michigan State Police warn of Internet dangers for children

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…

Editor November 17, 2015

Articles

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

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…

Editor November 17, 2015

Columns

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

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…

Editor November 17, 2015

Obituaries

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

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…

Editor November 16, 2015

Sports

Presley Hudson scores 53 points in first 2 collegiate hoops contests

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…

Editor November 16, 2015

Sports

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

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…

Editor November 16, 2015

Obituaries

Memorial service will be Saturday for Rickey Lynn Gardner, 65

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…

Editor November 16, 2015

Articles

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

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…

Editor November 16, 2015

Articles

Wayland City to extend curbside recycling contract for one year

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…

Editor November 16, 2015

Articles

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

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…

Editor November 16, 2015