Editor

Baker Elementary honors 2 instructors for retirement

Physical education teacher Jim Orlowski, also known as "Mr. O," and Deb Brenner, kindergarten teacher, were honored this week at Baker Elementary by Wayland Union Schools staff, administrators, and former…

Editor January 23, 2015

Obituaries

Service will be Wednesday, Jan. 28, for Elaine Schmidt, 66, of Dorr

Elaine Schmidt, 66, of Dorr, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Elaine previously was a waitress at the Byron Center Hotel Restaurant for more than…

Editor January 23, 2015

Columns

Army Bob: Evil genius al-Zawahiri has led Al-Qaeda, not Bin Laden

We all have been told ever since Osama Bin Laden was killed that Al-Qaeda was destroyed, on the run or in retreat and generally we have not much to worry…

Editor January 22, 2015

Editorial

Computers and gadgets should be used by kids only as tools, not toys

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Wayland Schools Technology Director Teresa Fulk, without really intending to, has stirred up controversy…

Editor January 22, 2015

Features

Current Allegan County stray dogs:

This little fella (photo at left) was found yesterday on Julia St in Otsego. "Pat" is very scared and not too friendly to any of the shelter staff, but we're…

Editor January 22, 2015

Columns

DEMOCRACY TREE: Senator wants public funds to pave logging roads

by Amy Kerr Hardin One week after Gov. Rick Snyder told Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38, Escanaba) his attack plan on the science behind biodiversity was headed for the veto pile,…

Editor January 22, 2015

Features

Jayda Gale Distillery awarded DDA facade grant

Progress continues for the Jayda Gayle Distillery in downtown Wayland, as the Downtown Development Authority approved the new company for a DDA facade grant. The distillery and restaurant will replace…

Editor January 21, 2015

Features

Has new traffic light at Dorr intersection resulted in more accidents?

There seems to be a difference of opinion about the aftermath of the installation of the traffic light at the intersection of 18th Street and 142nd Avenue in downtown Dorr.…

Editor January 21, 2015

Features

Bygone Days: The brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 150

25 Years Ago — Jan. 24, 1990 The Allegan County Fair Board of Directors has decided to drop local affiliation with the Miss Michigan pageant and return to the traditional…

Editor January 21, 2015

Features

Wayland Fitness Center attracts ‘celebrity’ guests

The Wayland Fitness Center had its open house Tuesday evening and among the guests who dropped in for a look-see were members of the Wayland High School junior varsity girls'…

Editor January 21, 2015