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Dorr man arraigned for assaulting, injuring deputy

Christopher Gerou Christopher Gerou, 35, of Dorr, accused of seriously injuring an Allegan County sheriff’s deputy trying to arrest him Monday during a traffic stop, has been charged with five…

Editor September 13, 2023

Features

‘Leprecons’ to perform before CMU-Notre Dame

The Leprecons, a fierce Irish band from Grand Rapids, will bring the craic to the party as Notre Dame prepares to meet Central Michigan on the gridiron this weekend in.…

Editor September 13, 2023

Obituaries

Celebration of life will be Oct. 1 for Wayne Dial

Wayne R. Dial, age 84, died Monday, Sept. 11. At a young age, Wayne began his love of HAM radio; he will always be remembered by his call sign, W8AJU.…

Editor September 13, 2023

Community Notices

Dorr motorist arrested for attacking sheriff’s deputy

A 35-year-old Dorr Township man was arrested Monday night for attacking an Allegan County Sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop. Authorities said the deputy was summoned to a neighborhood in…

Editor September 12, 2023

Articles

Railroad St. parcel rezoning wins Plan Commission nod

The Wayland City Planning Commission decided Tuesday night to recommend a request from Jon and Don Rose to rezone a parcel at 236 Railroad St. from Light industrial to general…

Editor September 12, 2023

Obituaries

Funeral mass planned for nursing care professional Frances Mlynarchek

Frances Lucille Mlynarchek, age 90, died Sunday, Sept. 10. She was born to Andrew and Anna in Wayland July 7, 1933. Frances was one of 13 children and grew up…

Editor September 12, 2023

Sports

Wildcats take 4th place in wet Coach B Invitational

In what used to be called the Gun Lake Invitational, now the Coach B (Tammy Benjamin) competition, the contest was limited to six teams because of wet and rainy conditions.…

Editor September 11, 2023

Obituaries

Longtime teacher Wanetta Armintrout dies at age 99

Mrs. Wanetta Armintrout of Moline, a longtime teacher, died Sunday morning at her home. She was 99 years old. "She was an amazing mentor and wonderful friend," said Becky Miller…

Editor September 11, 2023

Articles

Wayland School Board’s meeting times now 6 p.m.

The Wayland Board of Education will switch its regular meeting times from 7 to 6 p.m. on the second Monday of the month. The move will commence with the Oct.…

Editor September 11, 2023

Articles

Wayland schools may offer Internet services on buses

The Wayland Union School District may offer wi-fi Internet access on its bus fleet this academic year. The Board of Education Monday considered a proposal to pay $75,555, all of…

Editor September 11, 2023