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412 restaurant, distillery to move south in Wayland

The 412 restaurant and distillery at the corner of Pine and South Main streets in downtown Wayland is moving to 739 South Main near the VFW post. Operators Nissa Smith…

Editor June 2, 2022

Community Notices

Dorr Twp. Library plans Comics Creators Club series

Dorr Township Library plans to have a weekly series on comics for teens from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, starting June 8. Participants can learn from guest teachers with a…

Editor June 2, 2022

Columns

Army Bob: We must honor those who paid huge price

by Robert M. Traxler Memorial Day was Monday. It is supposed to be a day to remember those who died in the service to our nation, a day we have…

Editor June 2, 2022

Features

Three local Outstanding People for Education recognized

The three selections from Wayland Union Schools for Outstanding People for Education this year received their awards at the Allegan County School Board Association Banquet in Otsego on Tuesday, May…

Editor June 2, 2022

Obituaries

Memorial service June 26 for retired Steeby teacher

A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at United Church of Wayland for retired Wayland elementary teacher Starlite Pardee, who died at age 98. Starlite Few…

Editor June 2, 2022

Sports

Lady Wildcats to take 34-1 record to districts Saturday

The Wayland varsity softball team concluded its regular season Wednesday afternoon with a 6-1 victory over non-conference opponent Allendale to lift its overall season record to 34-1. Harmony Laker, Kami…

Editor June 2, 2022

Obituaries

Kenneth Bieber’s mother dies of Covid-related illness

Shirley Mae Shirley Mae Bieber, age 89, of Byron Center died Sunday May 29, at the Oaks of Byron Center Nursing Facility where she resided for the past 17 months…

Editor June 1, 2022

Community Notices

Traffic crash snarls traffic near Gun Lake Casino exit

A traffic crash near the U.S.-131 Gun Lake Casino exit No. 61 Wednesday morning caused delays for motorists. Authorities said vehicles and trailers were involved in the incident, but injuries…

Editor June 1, 2022

Sports

Vikings sweep NorthPointe, take O-K Silver 2nd place

The Hopkins varsity softball team concluded the league season Wednesday by sweeping a doubleheader against NorthPointe Christian, 15-0 and 17-7. The Vikings, who finished in second place in the final…

Editor June 1, 2022

Columns

Martin teachers helped guide son’s early journey

by Denise Dykstra Last week our third son of four graduated from high school. He was so excited that there was little sadness over it all Every graduation has been…

Editor June 1, 2022