Editor

Corey Cooke, only 33, loses battle with brain cancer

Corey Cooke, age 33, died Friday, March 17, after a battle with brain cancer. Corey enjoyed all things outdoors, especially camping trips with friends and family, fishing, and kayaking. He…

Editor March 18, 2023

Community Notices

Farmers Market wants to expand attractions in ’23

The Wayland Farmers Market is not only moving its operations this summer to the City Park, but also intends to increase the attractions. Besides the home-grown food offerings, the market…

Editor March 17, 2023

Editorial

We must confront the sad reality of teen suicide

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I was keenly and painfully aware this morning that my decision to post news…

Editor March 17, 2023

Community Notices

Resource Center scrap metal removal help sought

The scrap metal pile at the Martin Area Resource Center is reaching maximum density and plans now are to load it up at the end of the month and transport…

Editor March 17, 2023

Community Notices

Wayland High School freshman takes his own life

The Wayland community and Wayland High School today has been stunned by the news a freshman took his own life Thursday night. Ayden Steinberg was found in the barn next…

Editor March 17, 2023

Columns

One Small Voice: Say it loud, I’m woke and proud

Woke: Aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of race and social justice). — Definition courtesy Mirian-Webster Dictionary online. by Lynn Mandaville I’d like…

Editor March 16, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: We must stop demand to win drug war

by Robert M. Traxler The only way to control illegal drugs is to stop or massively curtail demand. Cocaine was made illegal in 1914 in the Harrison Narcotics Act, along…

Editor March 16, 2023

Features

Steeby, Baker kids exceed goals for Heart Challenge

Baker and Steeby Elementary students finished up their "Kids Heart Challenge" this month. Steeby had a goal of $7,000 and ended up raising $9,777. Baker had a goal of $11,000…

Editor March 16, 2023

Columns

Yes It’s True: Neutral family restrooms is a good idea

“The only thing we have to fear is… fear itself!” — President Franklin D. Roosevelt in his inaugural address in March 1933. It long has been my opinion that fear…

Editor March 15, 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) 25 Years Ago— March 16, 1998 Wayland Union Schools will continue to officer drivers’ education, but…

Editor March 15, 2023