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Pine Street’s 1-mile run observes 25-year tradition

A Pine Street Elementary School tradition of 25 years was continued Friday morning when students participated in the one mile run around the school and nearby sites. The tradition was…

Editor May 12, 2023

Sports

WHS softball coach Cheri Ritz near 1,000 career wins

Harmony Laker homered and was the winning pitcher. Rumor has it that Wayland High School softball coach Cheri Ritz is approaching 1,000 victories in her storied career. She got one…

Editor May 11, 2023

Articles

Leighton Twp. Board doubles down in denying GRI Moline rezoning

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening doubled down on denying a rezoning request for a massive residential development on Division Avenue near 12th Street. The board, on a 4-0 vote,…

Editor May 11, 2023

Sports

Former WHS pitching star makes 2nd team all-MIAA

Wayland High School graduate Emma Ludema has been named to the second unit of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) all-star team. Ludema, only a freshman, fashioned an 11-3 record…

Editor May 11, 2023

Obituaries

Terry Senneker’s funeral is June 5 at Berlin Raceway

Terry Lee Senneker, 75, died at his home in Wayland. Throughout his life, Terry had a thirst for knowledge. He enjoyed creatively working with his hands and had a passion…

Editor May 11, 2023

Columns

Ambitious business couple faces yet another challenge

Nissa Smith and Anthony Winters In a story that could be made unto a Hallmark movie, a Wayland couple is trying to live the American Dream in an unusual way…

Editor May 11, 2023

Obituaries

Graveside service will be held for Daniel Holmes, 42

Daniel Frank Holmes, 42 of Otsego, died Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Woodlea Cottage in Otsego. Born May 20, 1980, in Kalamazoo, he was the son of Scott and Valerie…

Editor May 11, 2023

Obituaries

Service will be Saturday for Genevieve Shippy, 98

Genevieve Marie Shippy, age 98, died Monday, May 8. She enjoyed tending to her garden, both flowers and vegetables, and spending time with her family. Genevieve is survived by her…

Editor May 11, 2023

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The 1905 Wayland High School baseball team and coach. 25 Years Ago— May 11, 1998 Two…

Editor May 10, 2023

Community Notices

New owners to take over SandBar Restaurant May 11

Kyle and Kenna Graham will be the new owners of the SandBar Restaurant on M-179 in Yankee Springs Township. The restaurant was closed all day Wednesday in preparation for the…

Editor May 10, 2023