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Wayland Township Clerk to retire in Nov. after 12 years

Wayland Township Clerk Ann McInerney announced at Tuesday night’s Township Board meeting that she will not seek a fourth term. McInerney, a Republican, will have been clerk for 12 years,…

Editor January 17, 2024

Sports

Laker still hot in ‘Cats’ win; Hopkins girls streak at 4

The Wayland girls’ basketball team defeated O-K Gold Conference rival Kenowa Hills 56-44 Tuesday night to go over the .500 mark at 6-5 overall. Hopkins girls continued their recent surge…

Editor January 16, 2024

Obituaries

Celebration of life for Bill Burnett set for Jan. 26

Bill Blaine Burnett Jr., age 68, died Monday, Jan. 15, at his home in Wayland. Bill enjoyed spending time with friends and family and especially with his dear wife, Patti.…

Editor January 16, 2024

Obituaries

Funeral is Saturday for Martin grad ‘Butch’ Glass

Martin High School graduate Phillip J. (Butch) Glass Jr. died Saturday, Jan. 13, in Grand Blanc. He was 59. He was born June 4, 1964, in Grand Rapids, the son…

Editor January 15, 2024

Obituaries

Funeral Friday for devout Catholic Elaine Kovac

Elaine Evelyn Kovac (nee Kuhtic), age 91 of Wayland, died Saturday, Jan. 13. Elaine was born and raised on her family’s farm in Wayland and she attended Wayland schools. She…

Editor January 15, 2024

Community Notices

Frigid temps, bad roads keep public safety busy

Martin Luther King Day proved to be busy day for area public safety personnel. Martin Fire & Rescue reported MFD assisting City of Wayland Fire Dept. on a house fire,…

Editor January 15, 2024

Obituaries

Former Wayland City official Edith Weber dies

Former Wayland City Clerk, Treasurer and Acting City Manager Edith Irene (nee Dean) Weber, 95, died Saturday, Jan. 13. Edith was born Aug. 18, 1928, in Pellston, the daughter of…

Editor January 15, 2024

Community Notices

Dorr woman is candidate for new Circuit Court seat

Alice Bernal Alice Bernal, a family law attorney whose practice includes Allegan and Kent County residents, has announced her candidacy for the newly-created Third Circuit Court bench seat in the…

Editor January 15, 2024

Obituaries

Private family service set for Norma Jane Gardner, 86

Norma Jane Gardner, age 86, died Saturday, Jan.13. Norma leaves behind many relatives and family who will deeply miss her love, feistiness, and love for all things mauve and pink.…

Editor January 15, 2024

Community Notices

Snow and severe cold continues area shutdowns

The "Lost Weekend" continued its effects on West Michigan's wintery landscape Monday. There was enough snow that visited Friday, Saturday and Sunday to close schools, churches and other community events.…

Editor January 15, 2024