Editor

Wildcat volleyball team wins O-K Gold opener against TK

The Wayland varsity volleyball team passed its first test this season against an O-K Gold Conference opponent. The Wildcats swept host Middleville Thornapple Kellogg 25-22, 25-22 and 25-22 in a…

Editor September 3, 2015

Editorial

Martin Twp. could face legal consequences with pot ordinance

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. “All of your children are poor unfortunate victims of lies you believe. A plague…

Editor September 2, 2015

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 181

25 Years Ago — Sept. 5, 1990 EDITOR’S NOTE: There were no copies of the Sept. 5, 1990 edition of the Penasee Globe at the Then & Now Historical Museum.…

Editor September 2, 2015

Sports

Wildcat volleyball team wins 1 of 3 at Holland Christian Quad

The Wayland varsity volleyball team won one of three matches at the Holland Christian Quad Tuesday night. The Wildcats lost to West Ottawa 25-18 and 26-24 and to state ranked…

Editor September 2, 2015

Articles

Martin Twp. Plan Commission tables action on pot dispensary ordinance

The Martin Township Planning Commission voted 5-2 Tuesday night to table action on a proposed ordinance against dispensing medical marijuana. The commission heard a lot of comments from the nearly…

Editor September 1, 2015

Obituaries

Visitation Wednesday, funeral Thursday for Larry Oetman, 78

Larry A. Oetman, age 78 of Wayland, died Monday, August 31, after a courageous battle with heart disease and leg amputation. Larry loved his church, community, and especially his farm.…

Editor September 1, 2015

Features

Green Acres assisted living facility welcomes public in open house

The Green Acres assisted living facility on East Superior Street was unveiled at a grand opening Tuesday afternoon. The actual address is 298 Kay Lane off East Superior, across the…

Editor September 1, 2015

Columns

Ranger Rick: About real and imagined gas vapors, and hype

The recent BP (the hated British Petroleum of Gulf of Mexico oil spill fame) gas refinery breakdown in Indiana caused a spike in gas prices – pushing gas to high…

Editor September 1, 2015

Articles

Wayland schools’ credit rating downgrade may affect a bond

The Wayland Union school district is one of 43 in Michigan whose credit ratings have been downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service. Wayland and Allegan both were downgraded from A1 to…

Editor August 31, 2015

Sports

Allison Getty shooting for big volleyball season at Northwood

Former Wayland High School volleyball and basketball star Allison Getty will lead the Northwood University squad this fall. Getty, who earned Class B all-state honors for Wayland in the team's…

Editor August 31, 2015