Editor

Two Congress critters to join town meeting

Hilary Scholten Bill Huizenga A town hall meeting featuring U.S. Reps. Hillary Scholten (Democrat) and Bill Huizenga (Republican) is planned for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 14, at Wayland…

Editor March 24, 2025

Community Notices

Groundbreaking for WHS pool is April 14

Wayland Union Schools will break ground for a new swim pool at 5 p.m. Monday, April 14, outside the high school at 870 E. Superior St. in Wayland. Everyone is…

Editor March 24, 2025

Columns

Roast sweet potatoes savory meal addition

by Kathy Hamman Miller An easy sheet pan recipe that makes a great sweet and savory addition to any meal. Ingredients: 5 lbs sweet potatoes 1/2 cup melted butter (or…

Editor March 23, 2025

Community Notices

Fire brings down huge house in Leighton Twp.

Photo courtesy Dale Miller A huge house fire Thursday night at 144th Avenue and 5th Street brought down a large colonial-style structure. The Leighton Township Fire Department spent a great…

Editor March 22, 2025

Obituaries

Judy Becker’s service will be in the spring

Judith “Judy” Ann Becker, age 85, died Tuesday, March 11. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Vernon Becker; son, Steven Becker, and her siblings. She…

Editor March 22, 2025

Sports

Reynolds’ 4 RBIs help Vikings beat Plainwell

All-star catcher Lyla Reynolds drove in four runs on three hits to lead the Hopkins softball team past Plainwell 11-0 Friday and Madison Schwartz sparked a second game 11-3 victory…

Editor March 21, 2025

Features

WHS Student Council wins Best of Showcase

Wayland High School Student Council members Teagan Robinson, Mason Babiak and Jake VanDuine came away with the “Best of Showcase” award in state competition after presenting on Harvest Hop, a…

Editor March 21, 2025

Community Notices

Local clinic client has measles diagnosis

A client who was at the Sensory Systems Clinic West in Wayland Thursday evening, March 13, has been diagnosed with the measles this week. A Facebook post by the clinic,…

Editor March 21, 2025

Obituaries

Mass will be in May for Larry Amborski, 90

Larry Amborski, age 90 of Wayland, died at Alamo Cove Tuesday, March 18. Larry was born in Hilliards, the youngest of four children. He worked on the family farm and…

Editor March 21, 2025

Articles

Dorr may crack down on sidewalk abusers

Dorr Township officials Thursday evening promised to do a better job enforcing its ordinance against motorized vehicles on sidewalks. They were prompted by Joe Shaffer, owner of Shaffer Tree Service,…

Editor March 20, 2025