Editor

Local woman seeks help to recover her stolen vehicle

A Wayland woman is asking for help in locating her car that was stolen Wednesday night from her driveway on Hickory Drive, not far from Steeby Elementary. Jessica Lewis said…

Editor December 16, 2021

Columns

One Small Voice: Dana and I share long love of Beatles

by Lynn Mandaville Because my husband Dave walks every morning, something he’s been doing without fail for the past four years, he has become friends with several of our neighbors…

Editor December 16, 2021

Columns

Army Bob: Crime may be top issue in 2022 election

by Robert M. Traxler There is no crime crisis in our nation; if you mention crime statistics going, up you are accused of being a racist, sexist, homophobe. Just look…

Editor December 16, 2021

Obituaries

Animal lover, GVSU grad Jane Hall dies at age 77

Jane Elizabeth Hall of Wayland died at home Sunday, Dec. 12, at the age of 77. Jane was a graduate of Wyoming High School (Class of '62) and obtained a…

Editor December 16, 2021

Obituaries

Marcia Marques, ex-Martin Resource director, dies at 53

Marcia Marques died Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born June 13, 1968, in Zeeland, the oldest child of Harvey and Carol (Van Kampen) Visser.…

Editor December 16, 2021

Obituaries

Celebration of life set for Dec. 22 for Sarah Mabee

Sarah Lorraine Mabee, 40, of Hopkins died Saturday, Dec. 11, at Ascension Borgess Methodist Hospital. Born March 20, 1981, she was the daughter of Ronald and Lorraine Mabee and the…

Editor December 16, 2021

Sports

Wildcat boys edge Ottawa Hills for 2nd win of season

The Wayland boys’ varsity bowling team Wednesday pulled out a 16-14 squeaker over Ottawa Hills to capture its second dual match victory of the young season. Mark Musgrave “Oh, my…

Editor December 15, 2021

Community Notices

Wayland Schools launch ‘Soup with the Sup’ series

The informational coffee series with Wayland Union Schools Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds will change starting early next month. Dr. Christina Hinds A new new evening series, "Soup with the Sup,"…

Editor December 15, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral will be Saturday for Peter Price, 81, of Dorr

Peter Price, age 81, of Dorr, died Tuesday, Dec. 14. Peter was in the Army Honor Guard. He was a devoted member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church for 60 years.…

Editor December 15, 2021

Editorial

Why no more information about fatal fire on Dec. 5?

“The news is something someone else doesn’t want you to know.” — Often wrongly attributed to George Orwell, more likely said by William Randolph Hearst In case you’ve already forgotten…

Editor December 15, 2021