Editor

Yes It’s True: Terry Whitley was our local Andy Griffith

In these days of modern times, the police have been taking a public relations beating. Whether deserved or undeserved is a matter of opinion, but the passing Sunday of retired…

Editor May 18, 2022

Community Notices

Another pre-bond proposal vote tour offered at WHS

Assistant Superintendent for Finances and Operations Patricia Velie talks to a group of "tourists" who turned out Tuesday evening for a tour of Wayland High School's aging and dilapidated pool…

Editor May 18, 2022

Obituaries

Service Monday in Byron Center for Scott Taylor, 48

Scott Allan Taylor died Sunday, May 15, at the age of 48. Scott worked at Lumbermen’s as a truck driver. He loved his church New Life of Wayland and volunteering…

Editor May 18, 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) 25 Years Ago — May 19, 1997 The Leighton Township Board intends to regulate local scrap…

Editor May 18, 2022

Sports

Wildcats clinch O-K Gold Conference softball crown

Emma Ludema Several things have happened all at the same time for the Wayland varsity softball team. Senior ace hurler Emma Ludema threw a seven-inning no-hit, 15-strikeout shutout at Middleville…

Editor May 18, 2022

Obituaries

Funeral will be Friday in Dorr for Harlan Myers, 84

Harlan Myers died Saturday, May 14, at the age of 84. Harlan served his country in the United States Marines. He worked for GM for 31 years and after retirement…

Editor May 18, 2022

Sports

Wildcat boys win own invitational meet handily

Elliot Antel The Wayland Invitational track meet Tuesday was scored just like the Michigan Track Coaches Association team championship meet, which involves many more team members in the competition. The…

Editor May 17, 2022

Articles

Gun Lake Lake Casino to add hotel and pool dome

The Gun Lake Tribe and Gun Lake Casino will have a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday to add a hotel and a resort to the entertainment complex in Wayland…

Editor May 17, 2022

Articles

Dorr Plan Commission OKs special use for dog kennel

Digital Camera The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening voted 6-0 to grant a special use permit to Daniel Noorman and Stacy Miller to allow their property to have kennels…

Editor May 17, 2022

Columns

How do we survive what ‘Crazy May’ hands us often?

by Denise Dykstra The author and son Abe Crazy May arrives like a visitor you have been so looking forward to hanging out with. The fun we will have! The…

Editor May 17, 2022