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First Wayland marijuana business gets 1 green light

New Planning Commissioner Megan Mickelson Wayland’s first-ever marijuana retail business took a big step forward Monday in a special meeting of the Planning Commission. The commission approved on a 5-0…

Editor November 21, 2022

Articles

Jennifer Antel sworn in as 1st female Wayland mayor

It was a historic night for the Wayland City Council Monday when outgoing Mayor Tim Bala passed the gavel to newly-elected Mayor Jennifer Antel, the city’s first ever female chief…

Editor November 21, 2022

Obituaries

Celebration of Life Tuesday for Clydene Northrup

Clydene Northrup, age 56,died Wednesday, Nov. 16. She is survived by her husband, Phil Adams; children Paul (Jessica) Smith, Adam Smith, Dan (Sarah) Smith, Ryan Adams, and Kristen (Jason) Kwiatkowski;…

Editor November 21, 2022

Obituaries

Memorial service is next spring for Sonia Hines

Sonia Aileen (Gurney) Hines of Wayland died Thursday, Nov. 17, at her home just a week after her 88th birthday. Sonia was a registered nurse and Allegan County property appraiser…

Editor November 21, 2022

Articles

Hopkins Township Board approves rezoning request

The Hopkins Township Board last Monday night approved a request from Michael Ross for rezoning property near Hilliards. The rezoning was for changing 3.92 acres at 1820 136th Ave. from…

Editor November 20, 2022

Columns

It wasn’t just an everyday joy, it was one for the ages

by Denise Dykstra I keep trying to come up words to say about this State Championship. I could tell you about this team and the amazing boys - men -…

Editor November 20, 2022

Columns

Hearty ham and cabbage chowder sticks to your ribs

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil 1 cup celery sliced thin 1/2 of a sweet onion chopped 2 cloves minced garlic 2 cans 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes 1 can 15.25 ounce undrained…

Editor November 20, 2022

Sports

Yes, history repeats itself for Martin 35 years later

Coach Brad Blauvelt celebtates Martin polished off a storybook record-setting season Saturday afternoon at the Superior Dome in Marquette by conquering previously unbeaten Merrill 74-24. It was record setting in…

Editor November 19, 2022

Community Notices

131 freeway lanes closed north, south of Wayland

A 20-vehicle pileup near the D Avenue exit (No. 44) on southbound U.S.-131 closed a stretch of the freeway south of Wayland for much of Friday. Kalamazoo County deputies said…

Editor November 19, 2022

Obituaries

Celebration of life for Renee Bartz of Dorr is Tuesday

Renee Marie Bartz, age 61 of Dorr, died Thursday, Nov. 17. Renee loved to cook, garden, hunt and fish, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.…

Editor November 19, 2022