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Wayland council members to decide on 2 ordinances

COVER PHOTO: The historic Henika Library building may be expanded after its purchase of neighboring property was approved. The Wayland City Council Monday evening had public hearings and first readings…

Editor November 6, 2023

Obituaries

Funeral will be Saturday for Marcia Beltman of Hopkins

Marcia Ann Beltman, 83, of Hopkins, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 at her home. Born Jan. 23, 1940, in Zeeland, she was the daughter of the late Arthur James and…

Editor November 6, 2023

Obituaries

Memorial service will be held Saturday for Pat Smith

Patricia Kaye (Scholten) Smith, 76, died Friday, Nov. 3, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Pat was born and raised in Holland, and graduated from Holland High School. She married…

Editor November 6, 2023

Obituaries

Mass of Christian burial Nov. 14 for Gale Potter, 62

Gale Potter, age 62, died Friday, Nov. 3. She is survived by the love of her life, Joe VanWagner; mother, Norma Potter; brothers Gregory (Vicky) Potter and Dennis (Roxanne) Potter;…

Editor November 6, 2023

Articles

‘Schools to Tools’ mobile field trip benefits students

Allegan County students are getting the chance to learn what it’s like to work in the skilled trades without ever leaving their high school. Developed by the Michigan Regional Council…

Editor November 6, 2023

Obituaries

Celebration of life Dec. 2 for Stella Marie Farmer, 87

Stella Marie Farmer, known to most as Marie, age 87, of Wayland, died Sunday, Oct. 29. She was born April 16, 1936, Marie attended Wayland Union Schools and was a…

Editor November 6, 2023

Community Notices

C-D’s Quik Mart finally to replace old gasoline pumps

"They say that all good things must end someday" is a line from the Chad & Jeremy "Summer Song" in 1964. Such is the case with the historical relics that…

Editor November 5, 2023

Columns

Chocolate chip pumpkin spice, muffins makes 2 doz.

by Kathy Hamman Miller Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Dry ingredients: 3 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice…

Editor November 5, 2023

Community Notices

Gun Lake campground features to close in ’24

The main day-use beach house, picnic shelters and Gun Lake campground will close for the entire 2024 season due to park enhancements, including electrical and building updates and sewer replacement.…

Editor November 5, 2023

Sports

Former Viking standout QB scores a TD for the Britons

Trevor Smith Former Hopkins High School standout quarterback Trevor Smith, son of Darrin and Julie Eastman Smith, was on the receiving end of a touchdown pass Saturday after in an…

Editor November 5, 2023