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Plan Commission studies solar, attached dwellings

The Wayland City Planning Commission is working on tweaking the local solar ordinance and finally crafting an ordinance for accessory dwelling units. The city’s solar ordinance currently does not allow…

Editor December 12, 2023

Features

Lack of snow pervades this area in December of 2023

Many citizens are puzzled by a horrible lack of snow in these parts. In West Michigan, there has been less than two inches of snow that has fallen as of…

Editor December 12, 2023

Features

Local film student launches movie on You Tube Dec. 16

Nathan Savinsky, a Wayland High School graduate and film student at Western Michigan University, has launched another movie, "Everything Dies," which will premiere this Saturday, Dec. 16, on You Tube.…

Editor December 12, 2023

Community Notices

Hopkins FFA foursome gets silver medal in nationals

Four Hopkins FFA chapter members recently received recognition at the National FFA Convention by earning a silver medal and placing 27th in the National Farm and Agribusiness Management Contest. Emily…

Editor December 12, 2023

Obituaries

Funeral Saturday for John Rookus, teacher, builder

John Rookus, 92, died at his home in Moline on Saturday, Dec. 9. He was born in Zeeland Jan. 17, 1931, the son of Elizabeth (Betty) Rookus. He was raised…

Editor December 12, 2023

Sports

Cedar Springs bowlers defeat ‘Cat boys and girls

Very good Cedar Springs High School bowling teams defeated both the Wayland boys 27-3 and girls 26.5 to 3.5 outfits Monday afternoon. Boys’ coach Sherry Miklusicak said, “Sometimes a lop-sided…

Editor December 11, 2023

Articles

Wayland school officials focused on facility projects

The winning Christmas card design entry. Plans for a new pool and repairs for existing facilities contain ue to take up much of the focus for Wayland Union Schools officials…

Editor December 11, 2023

Columns

Yes It’s True: We are well entertained, not informed

“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” — Eleanor Roosevelt I first learned of this terrific quote in 1965 in high school when bookkeeping teacher Freda…

Editor December 11, 2023

Columns

A hearty chili can get rid of those cold weather blues

Bring on the cold weather with this hearty, family favorite chili recipe. With having a smoother sauce, it works great also when you’re making chili dogs, just top with a…

Editor December 10, 2023

Sports

Nicki Cardosa is national assistant coach of the year

Nicki Cardosa Wayland High School teacher and coach Nicki Cardosa has been selected by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association as High School Assistant Coach of the Year. Cardosa earned the…

Editor December 10, 2023