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Time of sharing for John T. Sloan, 56, will be 2 p.m. Saturday

May 5, 2015

John T. Sloan, age 56 of Grand Rapids, died Sunday, May 3. John, a graduate of Caledonia High School, was owner and operator of Consumer Spa and Pool. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed time in the sunshine. He loved time spent with his family and friends and was often...

League unbeaten Saugatuck sweeps Martin in twin bill

May 4, 2015

Saugatuck came to Martin undefeated in Southwestern Athletic Conference play Monday and took a pair of baseball games from the Clippers to remain atop the league standings. Saugatuck took the first game 5-1 and won the nightcap 9-2. “We just could not come up with the big hit when we...

Lady Wildcats score historic 2-1 triumph over South Christian

May 4, 2015

The Wayland girls' varsity soccer team recorded a milestone victory Monday night and in the process made a statement about being very competitive in the O-K Gold Conference. The Lady Wildcats came up with their first-ever road victory, 2-1 over perennial powerhouse South Christian, lifting their overall season record to...

Uccello’s explains reasons for filing lawsuit against Joe’s Way

May 4, 2015

Uccello’s Restaurant in Wayland has presented its side of the case in which it has filed a lawsuit against Stefano Levant, who recently reopened his pizzeria and continued to use the name “Joe’s Way.” Uccello’s, in a suit filed by attorney Steven J. Vander Ark of Grand Rapids, is charging...

Outdoor vendor’s license ordinance adopted by City Council

May 4, 2015

The Wayland City Council Monday night adopted a vendor's license ordinance after its second reading and it held the first reading of a proposed local non-discrimination ordinance. The vendor's license ordinance, which was adopted by a 5-0 vote, will handle sellers of items outdoors, but will not apply to approved...

Monday Moan: As they say on Shark Tank, ‘I’m out’ on Prop 1

May 3, 2015

By Jeff Salisbury jeffsalisbury@charter.net More than 20 years ago and after sitting through and asking questions of the late-State Senator William VanRegenmorter's "pitch" at Wayland City Hall, I voted against Proposal A. Reasons? • It was revenue neutral which meant no NEW money for schools • It picked winners and...

Yes It Is, It’s True: Let us be glad about saving a local treasure

May 3, 2015

‘Twas a little more than three years ago when my wife suggested I do a weekly historical column to highlight events and people 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago this week. I agreed and set out to find a place where old Wayland and Penasee...

The Muck Starts Here: We’re going there in a handbasket

May 3, 2015

By Barry Hastings Congress fiddles with sequestration of military funding while the world burns. Americans see whatever news directors determine will be the story of the day. There's no way you can know what's going on in the world with the pitiful, pitiable 30 minute national news broadcast we're offered...

Wildcat baseball team ends a bad week on a positive note

May 3, 2015

The Wayland varsity baseball team ended a difficult week on a positive note Friday evening by sweeping doubleheader against non-league opponent Comstock Park, 5-4 and 6-3. The Wildcats scored three runs in the seventh and final inning of the opener to scratch out the victory. They had fallen behind in...

Public Safety Beat: Yankee Springs man busted in illegal grow

May 2, 2015

Michigan State Police troopers from the Wayland post, along with the Wayland PD, seized 36 marijuana plants, guns and currency Saturday in the home of Yankee Springs Township suspected of assaulting an elderly man. Authorities had responded to a local business to investigate an assault and investigation showed it was...

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