Editor

Dorr Twp. Board adopts recreation plan, $200,000 grant application

The Dorr Township Board Monday night adopted the five-year parks and recreation plan and then submitted an application for a $200,000 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant for expanding and…

Editor February 23, 2015

Community Notices

Current Allegan County stray dogs:

These two dogs were found in Wayland this morning, huddled up together against the cold, near Marlo Lane and Superior Street. If you recognize them, please contact Dahlia City Dogs.…

Editor February 23, 2015

Sports

Lady Wildcat bowlers finish 3rd in O-K Green-Gold tournament

The Wayland girls’ bowling team finished third in the five-team O-K Green-Gold post conference tournament Saturday at Spectrum Lanes in Wyoming. The Lady Wildcats rolled a combined score of 2643.…

Editor February 23, 2015

Sports

Young Vikings take hoops gold medal in Meijer Winter Games

The Hopkins Middle School boys' basketball team earned the gold medal in their division in the Meijer State Winter Games Sunday afternoon, winning in the finals, 41-35. (Photo supplied)

Editor February 22, 2015

Columns

The good news and bad news of casino revenue for Wayland schools

By Jeff Salisbury jeffsalisbury@charter.net After the successful passage of Proposal A in 1994, that forever altered how Michigan public school districts generate operational funds, I can recall former Wayland superintendent…

Editor February 22, 2015

Columns

A confederacy of dunces: This is all about idiots of all stripes

by Barry Hastings This is intended to be all about idiots. Yes, and idiots of all stripes. To wit: "I am writing in response to (blank) in the Nov. 27,…

Editor February 22, 2015

Articles

WHS Symphony Orchestra performs at Griffins hockey game

The Wayland Union High School Symphony Orchestra performed the American and Canadian National Anthems at Saturday night’s Griffins hockey game to a sold out house at the Van Andel Arena.…

Editor February 22, 2015

Editorial

Lady Wildcats have a better than good chance for redemption

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. “Don’t get mad, get even.” — Joseph P. Kennedy, father of John, Robert and…

Editor February 21, 2015

Obituaries

Former Wayland Deputy Fire Chief Dick Kugelard dies at 72

Richard E. (Dick) Kugelard, 72, of Gun Lake, died at his home Saturday morning. Kugelard was a longtime member of the Wayland Fire Department. The fire department posted on Facebook…

Editor February 21, 2015

Obituaries

Memorial service for Tom Linington will be Feb. 28 at VFW

Wayland High School graduate Thomas Charles Linington of Zephyrhills, Fla, died Monday, Jan. 12, after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his partner Christine Steele, his children…

Editor February 21, 2015