Editor

Jeff Parks chosen as new transportation supervisor

Jeff Parks Tim Washburn Jeff Parks has been chosen the new transportation supervisor for Wayland Union Schools. He succeeds Tim Washburn, who is retiring Friday, May 6, after serving for…

Editor May 3, 2022

Sports

Hopkins’ bats are booming in 13-3 sweeps of Plainwell

Peyton Roxbury had six hits on the day. The Hopkins softball team’s offensive prowess was reawakened Monday afternoon in a non-conference doubleheader sweep of Plainwell by identical 13-3 scores. The…

Editor May 2, 2022

Articles

Many seats open for non-partisan November votes

There is a huge number of candidates for the November general election for local non-partisan positions on school boards and Wayland City Council. Four two-year seats will be open for…

Editor May 2, 2022

Articles

Wayland council approves increased rates for sewer

The Wayland City Council Monday night formally adopted a resolution to raise city sewer rates to make up for a dozen years lapse in fee increases City Manager Josh Eggleston…

Editor May 2, 2022

Columns

Phyllis McCrossin won’t be ramblin’ with pen any more

by Phyllis McCrossin Phyllis McCrossin "Wild and windblown... that's how you've grown... Who can cling to a Ramblin' Rose?" — Nat King Cole, 1963 This will be my final column…

Editor May 2, 2022

Sports

Bella Harnish surprises no one, signs with Davenport

Bella Harnish Senior Isabella Harnish made it official this weekend by signing on the dotted line her intention to go go to Davenport University next fall and continue her very…

Editor May 1, 2022

Editorial

Dorr Twp. sexism repeats itself, then withdraws

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “It's deja vu all over again.” — Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra Chandler…

Editor May 1, 2022

Columns

Mushroom provolone burgers with caramelized onions is tasty entree

This onion, bella mushroom, and provolone burger has layers of flavor that your family is sure to enjoy. You’ll find that Bella’s are great to pair up with onions and…

Editor May 1, 2022

Obituaries

Celebration of life for Hope Wassenaar will be Monday

Hope Ann Wassenaar died Monday, April 25, after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was 48 years old. It would be wrong to say that Hope lost her…

Editor May 1, 2022

Obituaries

Former Leighton fireman Marty Nagel’s funeral set

Martin G. "Marty" Nagel, age 66, died Thursday, April 28. Marty was born in Moline and worked as an electrician until he retired in 2018. He was a volunteer for…

Editor April 30, 2022