Editor

Ex-Allegan Mayor could really shake ’em down

John Hotchkiss “All the memories came flooding back… Old Mrs. McAvoy eating that horrible chicken… and the terrified child running from the burning wreck.” — Vivian Stanshall, 1972, “Rawlinson End.”…

Editor September 5, 2022

Articles

Wayland Police Chief says he will retire, take new job

Mark Garnsey Wayland Police Chief Mark Garnsey has announced his retirement from police work. Wayland's chief for the past four year has said he has had family, friends and business…

Editor September 4, 2022

Columns

One Small Voice: Mending old books is a labor of love

by Lynn Mandaville Aside from any day which I can spend with my grandboys, Tuesdays and Fridays are the most satisfying of my days. They are the days I spend…

Editor September 4, 2022

Obituaries

Son of former WHS track coach takes his own life

Danny Bolhuis, son of former Wayland High School teacher and track and wrestling coach Dan Bolhuis, took his own life Monday, Aug. 29. Danny was born on Oct. 17, 1996,…

Editor September 2, 2022

Sports

Wildcats, Martin both 2-0; Hopkins bounces back

All three area varsity football teams wound up in the winning column Friday night, and the verdicts all were kind of special. Wayland improved to 2-0 on the season with…

Editor September 1, 2022

Obituaries

Wayland native Diane Sebright’s services delayed

Diane Elizabeth Sebright, age 74, of Wyoming, Mich., died unexpectedly at her home Sunday, Aug. 28. Diane was born Aug. 30, 1947, at home in Wayland, to the late Logan…

Editor September 1, 2022

Articles

Cheshire full broadband Internet is 1st in county

Cheshire Township Hall Allegan County Commissioner Gale Dugan Thursday evening told the Watson Township Board that Cheshire Township is the first municipal unit in the county to be fully equipped…

Editor September 1, 2022

Columns

Army Bob: We follow ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’

by Robert M. Traxler “The emperor has no clothes.” We are all familiar with the parable of the “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Two con artists came into town, telling everyone…

Editor September 1, 2022

Sports

Wildcat boys C-C take 4th in Saranac Invitational

The Wayland boys’ varsity cross-country team Wednesday afternoon finished fourth among 14 teams at the Saranac Invitational. The meet was added to the Wildcats’ schedule at the last minute and…

Editor August 31, 2022

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Downtown Dorr today. 25 Years Ago — Sept. 1, 1997 Becky Dyer of Wayland was the…

Editor August 31, 2022