Editor

More lane closures planned on U.S.-131 near casino

Area motorists probably are pleased that the road project at the Bradley Exit No. 61 on U.S.-131 is nearly complete, but more road lane closures are on the way. The…

Editor March 27, 2022

Community Notices

Temple Fitness to move out of ‘Corner Curse’ building

Temple Fitness, the most recent occupant of the building referred to as "The Corner Curse" at 102 W. Superior St., in downtown Wayland, is leaving the site for a new…

Editor March 27, 2022

Columns

Spaghetti pie is great for weeknight dinner, leftovers

by Kathy Hamman Miller It’s the perfect dish for a weeknight dinner or to serve to a group of hungry guests. Leftovers can be frozen in small portions for lunches.…

Editor March 27, 2022

Features

Curly Cone continues to expand Gun Lake business

Julie Hawthorne Fox, owner of perhaps the most ambitious and growing restaurant in this area, is planning to expand even more the Curly Cone business in the Gun Lake area.…

Editor March 27, 2022

Sports

Former Wayland man asst. coach for 2 NAIA champs

Doug Cutler, formerly of Wayland, has been assistant coach for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) champion Indiana Tech women's bowling team and now then men's national championship team.…

Editor March 26, 2022

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial is Monday for Roger Sousley

Roger Orville Sousley, a lifetime Michigander, son, husband, father, brother, Marine and friend, died Thursday morning, March 242. He was married to Rosemary T. Sousley who preceded his death in…

Editor March 26, 2022

Sports

Veteran Lady ‘Cats open softball season March 30

The Wayland High School softball team plans to begin the season a bit early, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, with a non-conference doubleheader against Byron Center on their own…

Editor March 25, 2022

Columns

Yes It’s True: The curse of taxes is they’re necessary

“Let me tell you how it will be, there’s one for you, 19 for me… Should 5 percent appear too small, Be thankful I don’t take it all. ‘Cause I’m…

Editor March 25, 2022

Sports

Lady Wildcat frosh earns all-league hoops honors

Harmony Laker Harmony Laker has accomplished a rare feat in Wayland basketball history and in prep basketball history for that matter. Laker, a 5-10 freshman guard, has been selected the…

Editor March 25, 2022

Columns

Army Bob: Mainstream media covered up for Hunter Biden

by Robert M. Traxler The New York Times has now come out stating that the reports are authentic regarding President Joe Biden’s son Hunter and his laptop containing videos of…

Editor March 24, 2022