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Hopkins hoops squads both victorious over Allegan

Senior Mady Weber on the dribble vs. Allegan. The Hopkins boys' and girls' basketball teams enjoyed a pretty good night Tuesday in ballgames against Allegan. The boys pushed their overall…

Editor December 20, 2022

Sports

Lady Wildcats bounce back to defeat Hamilton 58-46

Harmony Laker The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team Tuesday night bounced back from a terrible drubbing last week at the hands of unbeaten West Catholic by getting past Hamilton 58-46.…

Editor December 20, 2022

Community Notices

Wayland teacher, coach in GR hospital after stroke

Jody Tyner Wayland Middle School teacher and assistant varsity wrestling coach Jody Tyner suffered a stroke Saturday and is currently at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. A family spokesperson said,…

Editor December 20, 2022

Columns

Yes It’s True: Hopkins visit reminds me of Willoughby

“Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear…” After a disappointing shopping experience at a big box store Monday in Grand Rapids, I decided to change gears Tuesday…

Editor December 20, 2022

Obituaries

Local couple die within 3 days of the other, Dec. 15-18

Sandra Lee VanAllsburg died Thursday, Dec. 15, and husband Bruce Allen VanAllsburg followed Sandy with a heavy heart on Sunday, Dec. 18. From the start, Bruce and Sandy were inseparable.…

Editor December 19, 2022

Articles

Capt. Scott Matice hired as new Wayland police chief

Scott Mattice Retiring Allegan County Sheriff's Dept. Captain Scott Mattice has been selected as the City of Wayland's new police chief. Mattice, who served on the Allegan. County department for…

Editor December 19, 2022

Articles

City Council approves 4 special use permit requests

Bret Butler (left) and Brian Sikkema explain the special use request from University of Michigan West Health Center. The Wayland City Council Monday night approved four requests for special use…

Editor December 19, 2022

Columns

Ho ho ho. Santa’s helpers Chocolate Fudge Cookies

by Kathy Hamman Miller Take a reusable one quart “plus” glass or plastic container to stack up the ingredients. These tasty cookies can be given out as gifts and are…

Editor December 18, 2022

Obituaries

Services will be Tuesday for Felix Pankratz, 99

Felix Pankratz, age 99 of Wayland, formery of Marshfield, WI, died Friday, Dec. 16. Felix enjoyed bowling, gardening, working with wood and metal and golfing; he had a hole in…

Editor December 18, 2022

Obituaries

Visitation is Thursday for Linda Engel, 74, of Wayland

Linda Engel, age 74, died Wednesday, Dec. 14. Linda loved her grandkids and great-grandkids and always enjoyed having her family together. She loved the holidays, especially Christmas. Linda loved being…

Editor December 17, 2022