Editor

Gridiron assistance for Hopkins may be just a few years away

The Hopkins varsity football team has suffered through an uncharacteristically tough season at 2-6 this fall, but help may be on the way soon. Shown here are members of the…

Editor October 20, 2015

Articles

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

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…

Editor October 20, 2015

Columns

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

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,…

Editor October 20, 2015

Articles

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

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…

Editor October 20, 2015

Columns

Ranger Rick: Facing an economic dilemma for the United States

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…

Editor October 20, 2015

Editorial

Former State Rep. Cindy Gamrat seeks media corrections, apology

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…

Editor October 20, 2015

Features

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

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…

Editor October 20, 2015

Sports

Wildcats bow out of own volleyball invitational in quarterfinals

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…

Editor October 19, 2015

Community Notices

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

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…

Editor October 19, 2015

Community Notices

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

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…

Editor October 19, 2015