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Yes It’s True: Just how do I want to be remembered?

"Sometimes I wonder, just for awhile… will you ever remember me?” — Tim Buckley, 1967 When I wrote a feature story for the Kalamazoo Gazette about then-Lt. Gov. Brian Calley,…

Editor April 19, 2022

Columns

Easter time for beginnings and new kitchen towels

by Denise Dykstra Has this ever happened to you? I don’t think I could be the only one who has found oneself in this situation. I washed my hands at…

Editor April 19, 2022

Obituaries

Funeral will be Monday for Phyllis Larson Koster, 90

Phyllis Marie Koster died on Easter Sunday, April 17, at Grand Village Assisted Living in Grandville. She was 90. She was born Feb. 1, 1932, to Dr. Arthur and Ruby…

Editor April 19, 2022

Obituaries

Funeral will be Thursday for Tom Heid of Orangeville

Thomas Joel Heid, age 83 of Orangeville, died Thursday, April 14. Tom was born Oct. 20, 1938, in Kalamazoo, the son of Matthew and Dorothea (Pritchard) Heid. He was a…

Editor April 18, 2022

Articles

Wayland City sewer rate increases to begin July 1

City of Wayland residents will absorb an increase in sewer rates, beginning July 1, for the first time in a dozen years. City Manager Josh Eggleston acknowledged that a plan…

Editor April 18, 2022

Features

Two WHS hall of famers will be honored Tuesday

Joan Miller Dennis Nickels Wayland Union Schools will induct new members into the WHS Alumni Hall of Fame Tuesday evening and current scholars will be recognized by the local chapter…

Editor April 18, 2022

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: Homeless folks live in campgrounds

by Phyllis McCrossin It’s Easter Sunday. If you don’t think there is a homeless problem in rural Michigan, then you are not paying attention. Check out the parking lots of…

Editor April 18, 2022

Columns

Enjoy Chicken Parmigiana with cauliflower beds

by Kathy Hamman Miller Preheat oven to 375 degrees.1 head of raw cauliflower 6 chicken cutletsOlive oil cooking spray24 ounce jar of marinara (I used RAO’S)6 Provolone cheese slices 1 cup seasoned…

Editor April 17, 2022

Features

WHS Robotics team takes 89th in state competition

The Wayland High School Robotics team #6090 finished 89th among 476 teams in Michigan at the state competition this past weekend at Saginaw Valley State University, missing the cut to…

Editor April 17, 2022

Obituaries

Small, informal service is April 23 for Randy Tindle

Randy Lee Tindle, age 59, died Thursday, April 14, after a several year battle with multiple sclerosis. Randy grew up hunting yearly with his family and cousins on their property…

Editor April 16, 2022