Editor

Wayland schools’ budget snapshot a pleasant photo?

Wayland High School teacher Sarah Rollandini introduces Jovy, who may be a therapy dog at the school next fall. Assistant Supt. for Finance and Operations Patricia Velie called it “a…

Editor June 12, 2023

Community Notices

Leighton disaffiliates with Methodist denomination

The congregation at the Leighton United Methodist Church voted with more than 94 percent to disaffiliate with the Methodist denomination. The church, located at the corner of 142nd Avenue and…

Editor June 12, 2023

Obituaries

Private celebration of life planned for Judy Chambers

Judith Joslin Chambers, 79 of Kalamazoo, died Saturday, June 10, after a long battle with cancer. Judy was born Nov. 26, 1943, to Romaine and Clarence Joslin in Pleasant Ridge,…

Editor June 12, 2023

Columns

This skillet is for ground turkey or hamburger

by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: 1 - 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey Around 3 cups frozen vegetables of choice 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup milk 1 1/3 cup chicken broth…

Editor June 11, 2023

Community Notices

Bench at St. Therese honors former principal, teacher

Hank Leverette St. Therese Catholic Church and School Sunday held a bench dedication for teacher and mentor Hank Leverette, who was a teacher and principal at the parochial school. Family…

Editor June 11, 2023

Features

Wayland celebrates annual Summerfest a little early

The community of Wayland this weekend has been celebrating its annual Summerfest a little earlier than usual. The festival included lots of food and booths with wares for sale, a…

Editor June 10, 2023

Sports

Hamilton edges Wildcats 4-2 to end softball season

It was the last high school game for Kami Morse and Liberty Laker O-K Blue Conference co-champion Hamilton ended Wayland’s softball season 4-2 Saturday morning in the semifinal round of…

Editor June 10, 2023

Obituaries

Celebration of life is June 25 for Thomas Kamyszek

Thomas Kamyszek, age 68, of Wayland, died at his home after a brief battle with an aggressive form of stage 4 lung cancer. He is survived by his wife, Leslie…

Editor June 10, 2023

Editorial

Kudos due state legislators for cell phone safety law

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve…

Editor June 9, 2023

Obituaries

Mass of Christian burial Monday for Linus Heibel

Linus John Heibel, 73, of Dorr, died Thursday, June 8, at home. Born Nov. 2, 1949 in Zeeland, he was the son of the late Cletus and Margaret (Rewa) Heibel…

Editor June 9, 2023