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Wayland house was raided after Allegan man’s arraignment

Ronald Clouse, 53, of Allegan, was arrested June 12 on 10 counts of various violations of the sex offender registration law. His duplex house across the street from Wayland City…

Editor July 2, 2015

Community Notices

Intern Molly Walker chosen Henika District Library director

Molly Walker, who has served as as an intern at the Henika District Library for the last four months, has been selected as its director. Walker, who is working on…

Editor July 2, 2015

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 172

25 Years Ago — July 4, 1990 Jim Orlowski, who had coached varsity basketball at Grand Rapids West Catholic, was named varsity basketball coach for Wayland. Orlowski, who had a…

Editor July 1, 2015

Articles

Hopkins Girl Scout leads ‘Caps for a Cause’ recycling drive

Heidi Gilder, a student in the Hopkins school district, is leading the charge in a Girl Scout project to recycle plastic caps. Gilder appeared before the Dorr Township Board Tuesday…

Editor July 1, 2015

Articles

First phase of Dorr skate park approved by Township Board

The first phase of installing a skate park at North Park in Dorr Township was approved Tuesday by the Dorr Township Board. Chris Gesink, representing the Parks Commission, outlined plans…

Editor July 1, 2015

Obituaries

Memorial service Aug. 29 for Gun Lake artist Art Smith, 89

Art Dale Smith, 89, of Gun Lake, died Sunday morning June 28, at home. Art was born May 19, 1926, in Kalamazoo, the son of Paul S. Smith and Florence…

Editor July 1, 2015

Articles

Feud between Dorr Twp, Clerk, Trustee gets even worse

Dorr Township Clerk Brian Boot gave a heartfelt apology for his role in the Township Board’s reputation for bad behavior in public meetings, but then he and Trustee John Tuinstra…

Editor July 1, 2015

Columns

Ranger Rick: There’s more to story about Confederate flag

Since the general public is so poorly educated about history, the confusion and anger swirling about concerning the Confederate flag, let’s examine the facts. The battle flag of the Army…

Editor June 30, 2015

Obituaries

Local entertainer Harland ‘Frank’ Stanley passes at 68

Harlard "Frank" Stanley, 68, of Wayland, went to "Hillbilly Heaven" Monday, June 29. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He loved to make…

Editor June 30, 2015

Articles

Preliminary enrollment count may spell trouble for schools

Though the Wayland Board of Education adopted the fiscal year 2015-16 budget June 22, some adjustments may have to be made, and those adjustments may not be pretty. Superintendent Norman…

Editor June 29, 2015