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Congressman Fred Upton calls it quits after 36 years

Fred Upton of St. Joseph, who has served in the U.S. Congress for 18 two-year terms, beginning in 1987, has decided to call it quits. Upton announced his decision on…

Editor April 5, 2022

Community Notices

Wayland lifter breaks own world’s record at 760 lbs.

Wayland’s own William Tolliver keeps breaking more world records. The Tolliver family joined Will in Terre Haute, Ind., last weekend and watched him claim a third world record with a…

Editor April 4, 2022

Obituaries

Visitation will be Monday, April 11, for Wendy Timm

Wendy Lue Timm, age 64 of Hastings, died at her home Friday, April 1. Wendy is survived by her husband, James; three children AJ (Andi), Josh (Jenifer), and Cody; six…

Editor April 4, 2022

Obituaries

Globe reporter’s husband dies of cancer at age 74

Thomas Wayne Kuyt, 74, of Hudsonville, husband of former Penasee Globe reporter Sherry Kuyty, died Monday, April 4.Tom was a father of eight and grandfather of 15, and had been…

Editor April 4, 2022

Columns

Stuffed pepper soup is easy, hearty meal to prepare

Stuffed pepper soup is flavorful entree that can be made on the stove top or by use of a crockpot that makes for an easy hearty meal that everyone will…

Editor April 3, 2022

Features

WHS Ukrainian foreign exchange student still safe

Olya Schenky with her American mother, Connie VanHouten. Wayland High School graduate and foreign exchange student Olya Schenky remains safe in Germany after fleeing her native Ukraine in the wake…

Editor April 2, 2022

Features

WHS orchestra director caught playing in GR gig

Wayland High School orchestra director at Kyle Pitcher, also a Wayland High School graduate, was caught on camera performing on bass Thursday for the Vintage Parlor Orchestra presentation at Creston Brewery…

Editor April 2, 2022

Community Notices

Asst. Supt. Patricia Velie says she’ll retire June 30

Patricia Velie Wayland Union Schools Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Pat Velie has announced her plan to retire at the end of this school year. Velie served the district…

Editor April 1, 2022

Obituaries

Celebration of life for Tim Benish, 44, is Saturday

Timothy Allen Benish, age 44, died Friday, March 25. Tim worked for Irish Tree Services. He is surived by his father and stepmom, Donald Benish (Skinny) and Marilyn Benish; mother…

Editor April 1, 2022

Columns

Army Bob: Russian people solidly support Putin

by Robert M. Traxler The Russian people are overwhelmingly in support of President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, who has approval ratings in the 70 percent range. The average Boris and Natasha…

Editor March 31, 2022