Editor

Stolen car chase from GR finishes in Wayland yard

A high speed chase that started in Kent County ended this morning on Standish Drive in Wayland with the capture of a male teen. Authorities and witnesses said a young…

Editor February 14, 2023

Articles

Cautious optimism pervades early prospects for school bond drive

Wayland Board of Education member Jeff Moon told his colleagues Monday night that turnout for a second in a series of public sessions on the May 2 bond proposal was…

Editor February 13, 2023

Obituaries

Ex-Hopkins school board member John Myers dies

Former Hopkins Board of Education President and member John Paul Myers of Dorr died of cancer Saturday, Feb. 11. He was 53. John was the youngest of eight children, and…

Editor February 13, 2023

Sports

Kadence Bottrall almost wins regional bowl tuneup

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team took part in the Brunswick Regional Tune-up at Spectrum Lanes. "This group worked hard and each one of them had some good moments and…

Editor February 12, 2023

Editorial

Leighton Township faces massive challenges ahead

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “I moved out here to get away from the city.” “It can’t happen here.…

Editor February 12, 2023

Columns

Valentine’s Day Cake is a fun surprise for the kids

by Kathy Hamman Miller Just for fun! Get the kids together and tell them you're going to make a surprise cake and need their help. Wait until they see what…

Editor February 12, 2023

Features

Martin area couple to mark 76th anniversary Feb. 24

Loreto and Simona Martinez will celebrate their 76th wedding anniversary Feb. 24. The Martin area couple has nine children, Dora, Stella, Mary, Aaron, Esther, Sara, Raquel, Norma, and Martha. Many…

Editor February 12, 2023

Obituaries

Funeral Wednesday in Dorr for Elizabeth Packer, 84

Elizabeth Packer, age 84, Dorr, died Friday, Feb. 10. She is survived by her children Bert (Arlene) Packer lll, Cindy (Marvin) Miller, Sarah Dolegowski (Maurice Daigneault Sr.); grandchildren Bert Packer…

Editor February 12, 2023

Sports

Hopkins, Wayland again in same hoops tourney district

Though MHSAA girls’ basketball district tournament pairings won’t be known until after the regular season is concluded Feb. 24, listings of teams competing have been announced. The Michigan High School…

Editor February 11, 2023

Features

‘Coaches vs. Cancer’ fund-raiser realizes $20,000

The Wayland-Kenowa Hills girls' and boys' varsity basketball games Friday evening were highlighted by the annual "Coaches vs. Cancer" fund-raiser, sponsored by the Student Council. Local efforts raised about $20,000…

Editor February 11, 2023