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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

Articles

Martin Township Clerk Denise Dykstra resigns post

Denise Dykstra Denise Dykstra Wednesday night resigned her Martin Township Clerk’s position after serving for only six months. She announced to the Martin Township Board, “Because I no longer live…

Editor May 10, 2023

Features

Eagle Scout makes benches for E. Elmwood Cemetery

COVER PHOTO: Nick Erlanger and Elmwood Cemetery Supervisor Micah Kuhtic. Wayland High School senior Nick Erlanger, an Eagle Scout with Hopkins Troop #0096, made four benches for East Elmwood…

Editor May 10, 2023