Posted inEditorial
Tree huggers of Wayland must unite for a local board
To the editor: I confess, I’m a tree hugger and have been since I was a kid. When they pull down the Hometree in the movie Avatar, I cry. I’m…
Posted inSports
Alicia Kent selected to guide Hopkins volleyball
Alicia Kent Alicia Kent has been selected as the new varsity volleyball coach for Hopkins High School. She succeeds Terri Wisser, who decided to retire earlier this year after serving…
Posted inCommunity Notices
So Culver’s really is coming to Wayland site this fall?
So Culver's indeed is coming to Wayland? A Facebook post this evening on Wayland Community Chatter said, "We are excited to announce that Culver’s will be coming to the Wayland…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Summerfest celebration in Wayland is this weekend
The annual Wayland Summerfest celebration is taking place a bit early this year, with events planned for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 9, 10 and 11, promising a weekend of…
Posted inFeatures
Outstanding People for Education in Hopkins honored with awards
The three representatives from Hopkins Public Schools as Outstanding People for Education are volunteer Bill Bauman, teacher Sharon Secor and teacher Jill DuChene. The three were honored earlier this spring…
Posted inObituaries
Funeral mass for Gary Williams will be Friday
Gary Alan Williams, age 68, died Monday, June 5. Many knew Gary for his orange hat and his exuberant sense of humor – he shared his joy of practical jokes…
Posted inArticles
City will seek funding for streets paving and repair
COVER PHOTO: New Wayland Police Chief Scott Mattice (right) was presented with a plaque from Sheriff Frank Baker for his 27 years of service as a deputy, sergeant, lieutenant and…
Posted inCommunity Notices
U of M Wayland Health Center beam-topping slated
University of Michigan Health-West will have a final beam-topping celebration at the site of the new U-M Health-West Wayland Health Center on West Superior Street from 11:30 a.m. to noon…
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WHS grad helps coach Stanford in World Series
Jessica Merchant Wayland High School graduate Jessica Merchant Monday saw her Stanford University softball team lose a gallant fight with No. 1-ranked Oklahoma to bow out of the College World…
Posted inColumns
Sugarless Butterscotch Cookies from old cookbook
by Kathy Hamman Miller Did you ever see a recipe from an old community cookbook that you just had to try? Well this one has been on that list for…