Editor

State panel denies Hopkins Twp. annexation request

A petition to have 22 properties in Hopkins Township annexed into the City of Wayland was denied by the State Boundary Commission in April. The Boundary Commission reported, “It is…

Editor August 7, 2023

Columns

Only 4 ingredients needed for simple peach cobbler

by Kathy Hamman Miller This simple peach cobbler recipe is made with only four ingredients. It’s a dessert that takes little time to put together, and the ingredients are easily…

Editor August 7, 2023

Articles

Pet Klips dog groom service will either be sold or close

Tonda Genther and canine friend. Pet Klips, the dog grooming business at the corner of West Superior and Railroad Street, will either be sold or close, severely reducing the number…

Editor August 7, 2023

Obituaries

Ricky Kimber’s celebration of life will be Wednesday

Ricky Kimber, age 69, died Thursday, Aug. 3. Ricky was a hard working man who ensured that his family was well cared for. He made a living as a supervisor…

Editor August 7, 2023

Obituaries

Memorial visitation set for Hopkins grad Dan Rowan

Daniel Scott Rowan, affectionately known as Danny, died Friday, Aug. 4, in Kent City. He was a 1999 Hopkins High School graduate. Born to Larry Rowan Sr. and Sandra Vernon…

Editor August 6, 2023

Columns

Yes it’s True: Dems and GOP did a switcheroo on race

EDITOR’S NOTE: I published this column seven years ago. I still rings true. I thought I’d share it again. My academic career long ago was a mixed bag because I…

Editor August 6, 2023

Articles

Two female paramedics to lead ambulance service

COVER PHOTO: Bob Hess is retiring as director of Wayland Area Emergency Services. Bob Hess, longtime general manager of Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) is retiring this summer and two…

Editor August 6, 2023

Community Notices

Yankee Springs firefighters handle gas line puncture

Yankee Springs Township firefighters Saturday evening cleared the scene of a punctured natural gas line in a residence in Yankee Springs Township. Consumers Gas personnel arrived on the scene to…

Editor August 5, 2023

Editorial

We should know difference between public and private

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Two very interesting local stories surfaced in the past week, both suggesting too…

Editor August 4, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: Free speech is ground zero in Constitution

by Robert M. Traxler Discrimination in college admissions based on race, openly discriminating against Asian folks, has had a setback, thanks to a United States Supreme Court. It can still…

Editor August 3, 2023