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McDuff’s to fill gap left by closure of Simply Celia’s

Simply Celia’s bakery and restaurant in downtown Wayland has closed its doors, but employees now will work for McDuff’s Bar & Grille, which is expanding its offering to breakfasts in…

Editor January 3, 2023

Columns

Yes It’s True: Monday night FB recalls Chuck Hughes

“History? What do I care about history. I AM history!” — Dan Buerge, channeling Wayne Fontes just before he was fired by the Detroit Lions I got a phone call…

Editor January 3, 2023

Features

Hopkins Middle School TechVikes take 11th in state

The Hopkins Middle School TechVikes captured 11th place last month at the state competition! A spokeperson said, "Overall this season, we saw great improvement on and off the playing field.…

Editor January 3, 2023

Articles

City Council votes to reject proposed ORV ordinance

New Police Chief Scott Mattice shakes hands with Councilman Rick Mathis after his swearing in. The Wayland City Council Monday evening voted down a proposed off-road vehicle (ORV) ordinance by…

Editor January 2, 2023

Columns

Bring the cold carrot cake to room temp before eating

By Kathy Hamman Miller Cake ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried ground…

Editor January 1, 2023

Obituaries

Teacher, wrestling coach Jody Tyner dies after stroke

Wayland Middle School social studies teacher and assistant varsity wrestling coach Jody Tyner died Saturday at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was 52. Tyner joined the Wayland Union…

Editor December 31, 2022

Columns

One Small Voice: Dorothy DeWeerd exuded integrity

by Lynn Mandaville It happens all too often to me lately due to my CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) that I have a day when I overexert myself, then wind up…

Editor December 31, 2022

Obituaries

Visitation Friday, funeral Jan. 7 for Dorothy DeWeerd

(From left) Dorothy DeWeerd, current Mayor Jennifer Antel and Sandy Scheib earning awards for community service. Word has been received of the death Wednesday of longtime community activist Dorothy DeWeerd,…

Editor December 30, 2022

Features

Presenting 2022 in review: That was the year that was

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is the editor's analysis of the now dearly departed year 2022: Local schools went through controversial year Samantha Ball Tim…

Editor December 30, 2022

Articles

Former Wayland schools official fired by Kalamazoo

James English A former Wayland Union Schools administrator was fired Wednesday by Kalamazoo Public Schools for what school board members called making inappropriate decisions without proper oversight. James English, 55,…

Editor December 29, 2022