Editor

Wayland 8th-grade pole vault phenom clears 12 feet

Evie Mathis, the extraordinary Wayland Middle School eighth-grade pole vaulter, has outdone herself yet again. The daughter of Rick and Cindy Mathis Thursday afternoon at Hastings cleared an even 12…

Editor May 19, 2022

Sports

Viking softball team finds going tough in stretch run

Sierra Smith The fortunes of the Hopkins varsity softball team have gone south ever since they’ve been paired up with stronger opponents as the season nears completion. The Vikings won…

Editor May 19, 2022

Community Notices

Driver of airborne car at Dorr exit has misdemeanor

The driver of a car that vaulted over the Dorr exit on U.S.-131 last January is only being charged with a misdemeanor. The motorist, Chandler Cockerham, 25, of Kalamazoo. is…

Editor May 19, 2022

Community Notices

Bounce Party June 8 starts summer Funtastic series

The annual kickoff celebration for the Wayland Union Schools’ “Summer Funtastic” series will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 at Steeby Elementary School. There will…

Editor May 19, 2022

Community Notices

Popular splash pad now is open in Wayland City Park

City of Wayland officials have announced today on the web site that the splash pad at the City Park is now open to enthusiasts young and old. The popular attraction…

Editor May 19, 2022

Editorial

Asst. Supt. clarifies bond project plans for schools

Pat Velie To the editor: The next tour is June 11 from 10 to 11 a.m.For the latest in information: https://waylandunion.org/district/bond-2022/For clarification, the woodshop and auto shop will not be relocated,…

Editor May 19, 2022

Columns

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