Posted inColumns
Some thoughts about working in today’s election
by Denise Dykstra Tuesday, Aug. 2, we can take ourselves to our area precincts and cast our votes in our state primary election. Some years ago, I was asked by…
Posted inFeatures
Wayland Union marching band preparing for season
The Wayland Union High School marching band was out in full force Monday at Ron Stehouwer Stadium to begin work on their programs for this fall's season. The Wildcats, under…
Posted inArticles
City Council agrees to revisit golf cart proposal
Former Mayor Burrell Stein The Wayland City Council Monday night agreed to revisit the question of an ordinance permitting use of golf carts and sider-by-side within the city limits. The…
Posted inArticles
Mayor-elect Antel resigns post to open 1 council seat
Jennifer Ante; Joe Kramer Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Antel officially resigned her seat on the Wayland City Council Monday night in order to be eligible to become the city’s first…
Posted inObituaries
Former Dorr resident Mikey Selvig passes at age 55
Michael David (Mikey) Selvig, formerly from Dorr, died Wednesday, July 27. He was 55. Mikey was an avid hunter, fisherman (known on the lakes as the EyeDr), outdoorsman, brother, uncle,…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Hopkins firefighters take part in ‘combat challenge’
Hopkins firefighters over last weekend took part in the firefighters combat challenge. A spokesman said, "This challenge is known as the toughest two minutes in sports. Those who participate for…
Posted inColumns
Yes It’s True: On line ticket sales rule stirs controversy
Wayland Union Schools’ decision to sell athletic game tickets only on line has generated a robust debate in the community, with the football season opener between the Wildcats and neighborhood…
Posted inObituaries
Funeral will be Monday for Suzanne Kasper, 53, of Dorr
Suzanne Marie Kasper, 53, of Dorr, died at home Thursday, July 28. She worked for more than 30 years at Metro Hospital. She loved going to concerts, sporting events, feeding…
Posted inArticles
Subs, food service workers get raises from Wayland
Wayland Union Schools has raised its pay rate for substitute teachers from $100 to $110 a day beginning with the next academic year. Pay for food service workers and aides…
Posted inArticles
Gregorville Road getting extensive reconstruction
Gregorville Road, also referred to as 133rd Avenue in Wayland Township, is having 3.15 miles of roadway reconstruction, including clearing, grade establishment, sand subbase, aggregate base, culvert replacements and restoration.…