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Wayland City budget fund balance continues to grow

The City of Wayland was awarded another clean audit Monday evening by the accounting firm of Siegfried Crandall of Portage. The audit showed total revenue of $3,113,414 for fiscal year…

Editor November 15, 2021

Columns

Maple Nut Bread provided courtesy of a family friend

by Kathy Hamman Miller Maple Nut Bread was always a favorite of a family friend, Margaret Bullock, who liked to bake sharing with family and friends. With her being a…

Editor November 14, 2021

Columns

Yes It’s True: We want our judges to ‘hang ’em high’

While watching the conduct of the judge in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial in Kenosha, Wisc., my memories of a similar judge in Hastings resurfaced. Bruce Schroeder’s stern lecture to…

Editor November 13, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral will be Friday for Roman ‘Mike’ Karpinski, 72

Roman “Mike” Karpinski, age 72, died Friday, Nov. 12. Roman grew up in Middleville and graduated in 1967. He attended Michigan Career Tech and started working at Keeler Brass as…

Editor November 13, 2021

Obituaries

Service set for Tuesday in Dorr for Cheryl Atkinson, 77

Cheryl Atkinson, age 77, died Friday, Nov. 12. Cheryl loved to cook. She had an open door policy to her entire neighborhood. She enjoyed watching her family play sports. She…

Editor November 13, 2021

Obituaries

Gary Webb of Hamilton passes Thursday at age 67

Gary T. Webb, age 67, of Hamilton, died Thursday, Nov. 11. Gary was born May 5, 1954, to Worley and Margaret Webb, who preceded him in death as well as his…

Editor November 13, 2021

Sports

Two turnovers turn the tide against Clippers in semis

It certainly was not déjà vu all over again Friday night when Martin lost 36-14 at Lenawee Christian in the state eight-man football semifinals. The Clippers a year ago made…

Editor November 12, 2021

Features

So ‘Old Man Winter’ finally has made an appearance?

It's unofficially being called the first snowfall of the 2021-22 winter season, just as shown here in the back yard of Wayland-are resident Brenda Sipkema. The unusually warm fall finally…

Editor November 12, 2021

Obituaries

Memorial service will be Friday, Nov. 26, for Bill Bolt

William (Bill) Bolt of Hopkins died Tuesday, Nov. 9. He was 73. Known for his booming voice, demanding presence, and "work is life" ethic, he collected all kinds of friends,…

Editor November 12, 2021

Obituaries

Mass for Mike Tobolic is Wednesday at St. Therese

Michael Tobolic, age 65, died Thursday, Nov. 11. He is survived by his children Joseph (Abby Merritt) Tobolic, Nicholas (Eva) Tobolic, Tess (Brian) Marhofer, Jake (Victoria) Tobolic, Abigail Tobolic; four…

Editor November 12, 2021