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Crash on 131 expressway backs up traffic in Wayland

An accident on the U.S.-131 southbound expressway between Dorr and Wayland caused traffic to be backed up from the Main Street light in Wayland to the highway. Motorists are advised…

Editor January 18, 2024

Columns

Yes It’s True: I’ve come to enjoy biased broadcasters

The late, great Van Patrick. My all-time favorite football broadcaster. Perhaps the most pleasant sports surprise this year has been the Detroit Lions, who will play in the second round…

Editor January 17, 2024

Community Notices

Wayland Farmers Market again seeking manager

Downtown Wayland is looking for a Farmers Market manager to help grow the market for the 2024 season. This position is a paid part-time position through the city. The manager…

Editor January 17, 2024

Community Notices

Bygone Days publication delayed by weather again

Because of the inclement weather Wednesday, publication of the Bygone Days local history column for the second straight week will be delayed at least until Thursday, also weather permitting. The…

Editor January 17, 2024

Obituaries

Funeral will be Friday at Dorr chapel for Cliff Navis

Gale “Cliff” Navis, age 85 of Salem Township, died Monday, Jan. 15. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Jan; children…

Editor January 17, 2024

Community Notices

Martin grad seeks 42nd District State Rep. position

Austin Marsman and supporters at a kickoff rally Tuesday. Martin High School graduate and former Board of Education member Austin Marsman announced Tuesday that he is a candidate for State…

Editor January 17, 2024

Community Notices

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