Editor

City drops snow plowing for Aqua In Vino parking lot

The Wayland City Council Monday night took no action on a proposed agreement to continue snow plowing services for the parking lot between Aqua In Vino and Henika Library on…

Editor December 20, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral in Florida for 1964 WHS grad Diane Gonzalez

Diane Fleek Gonzalez, a 1964 graduate of Wayland High School, died of cancer. She was born in Pontiac on March 7, 1946, to Norman Leroy Fleek Sr. and Eleanor Irene…

Editor December 20, 2021

Obituaries

Service set Wednesday for LeRoy Doxey of Wayland

LeRoy Doxey, 89, died Friday, Dec. 17. LeRoy served his country in the United States Air Force. He continued to serve his community through his involvement with the Dorr American…

Editor December 19, 2021

Columns

Grandma’s Pin Wheel Cookies include center jam

by Kathy Hamman Miller These cookies are made of a flakey, cream cheese dough and are stuffed with your favorite jam in the center. It’s a great holiday cookie that’s…

Editor December 19, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: Christmas traditions seem to change

by Phyllis McCrossin Phyllis McCrossin It’s Saturday, a week before Christmas. The King and I are waiting for our grandsons to come for another overnight visit. This is their father’s…

Editor December 19, 2021

Editorial

State Rep. Whiteford should know better about Covid

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. State Rep. Mary Whiteford State Rep. Mary Whiteford’s latest monthly newsletter was problematic for…

Editor December 18, 2021

Community Notices

Covid deaths increase by 14 in county over last week

Breaking news screen world map background. Vector illustration. Banner template for broadcast channels or internet tv. Fourteen more Covid-19-related deaths have been reported over the last week in Allegan County,…

Editor December 18, 2021

Obituaries

Private family service held for Lois Moomey, 93

Lois Moomey, age 93, died Thursday, Dec. 16. She is survived by her children Brent (Brenda) Moomey, Roxie (Chris) Scholten; grandchildren April Dreyer, Matt Dreyer, Sam Moomey, Max Moomey; great-granddaughter…

Editor December 18, 2021

Sports

Lady Clippers are 5-1 going into hoops holiday break

Cirstin Colburn The Martin girls' varsity basketball team will take a 5-1 record overall into the holiday break after a 47-9 thrashing of Fennville Friday evening. The boys' squad, however,…

Editor December 17, 2021

Sports

Wildcat boys move to 2-1 in win over Comstock Park

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team now owns a 2-1 season record overall after a 57-47 non-league triumph Friday night over visiting Comstock Park. If the Wildcats can win another,…

Editor December 17, 2021