Editor

Aramark’s sordid saga continues: This time it’s bad tacos

by Amy Kerr Hardin Aramark’s in the news again. This time it's being sued for “cruel and unusual punishment” by five former inmates housed at the Kent County Correctional Facility…

Editor March 1, 2015

Community Notices

More than 500 take part in Martin Winter Festival Saturday

More than 500 people took part in activities at the Martin Winter Fest Saturday afternoon and evening. Events included a chili cook-off contest, singing and dancing by youngsters, and plenty…

Editor March 1, 2015

Sports

Lady Wildcats just miss state, but frosh Sydney Urben qualifies

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team Friday just missed a trip to the state finals, but one Lady Wildcat, freshman Sydney Urben, qualified for the competition next weekend. Wayland finished…

Editor March 1, 2015

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: My first year as an editor was tempestuous

My first experiences as an editor, more than 35 years ago, were tempestuous, to say the least. I had been sports editor at the Albion Evening Recorder for three years…

Editor February 28, 2015

Features

Lots of work ahead, but time to climb those golden stairs

These three Wayland High School seniors still cling to the dream that they will play one more time in front of local fans in the local gym. However, (from left)…

Editor February 28, 2015

Community Notices

‘Robin Hood’ production repeats tonight, Sunday afternoon

"Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest," billed as a fresh adaptation of the well-known English tale by Randy Wyatt, opened Friday evening at the Wayland High School Fine…

Editor February 28, 2015

Obituaries

Visitation will be Sunday afternoon for Richard Williams, 58

Richard J. Williams, age 58 of Wayland, died Thursday, Feb. 26. Dick is survived by his wife, Diane Williams; his children: Nicole (Addam) Kadrovach, Jennifer (Nick) Boes, Luke (Ashley) Wolters,…

Editor February 28, 2015

Obituaries

Memorial service will be Saturday, March 7, for Ruth Nienhuis

Ruth Nienhuis, age 72 of Wayland, died Tuesday, Feb. 24. Ruth was active at the American Disabled Veterans Bingo. She loved gardening, fishing and camping. Ruth is survived by her…

Editor February 28, 2015

Obituaries

Former owner of the Avalon, Andrew Chlebana, 82, dies

Andrew M. Chlebana, age 82, of Wayland,died Thursday, Feb. 26. Andrew was best known in the Gun Lake area as the owner of the Avalon. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and…

Editor February 28, 2015

Obituaries

Traffic accident in Otsego takes life of Wayland High School grad

Wayland High School graduate Pamela S. Knowlton, 55, of Otsego, died Thursday in a tragic accident in Otsego. She was born August 23, 1959, in Plainwell, the daughter of Larry…

Editor February 28, 2015