Editor

United Bank’s Robin Beckwith wins 2 awards

Robin Beckwith Robin Coffman Beckwith, manager of the Wayland branch of United Bank of Michigan, has been selected as employee of the year for United Bank. She also recently was named…

Editor March 18, 2023

Features

It’s a rather snowy, blustery day in West Michigan

Once again, Michigan seems to be still trying to make up its mind whether it is spring or still winter. It was just two days before the official calendar designation…

Editor March 18, 2023

Sports

‘Cats honorable mention in D-2 pre-season softball poll

The Wayland girls’ varsity softball team is ranked among the honorable mention squads in Division 2 in the Associated Press pre-season rankings. The Wildcats last year lost only two games…

Editor March 18, 2023

Obituaries

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