Editor

Robert Romeo, 74, wants those attending funeral to wear baseball hats

Robert Vincent Romeo, age 74 of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 15. He was the son of Amelia and Vincent Romeo, born and raised in Baltimore, Md. Robert had a profound…

Editor October 18, 2021

Community Notices

Is the Covid-19 virus really receding in these parts?

Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston attended Monday night's City Council meeting remotely because he has been diagnosed with Covid-19. Councilman Joe Kramer Monday night cautioned his colleagues that despite recent…

Editor October 18, 2021

Articles

City approves police officer Riemersma’s extra training

After playing a major role in solving two crimes via the Internet, Wayland Police Officer Mark Riemersma has been given the green light to undergo training for a special task…

Editor October 18, 2021

Obituaries

No services planned for Air Force veteran Robert Howe

Robert Nathan Howe of Dorr died Sunday, Oct. 10, at the age of 74. He was born in Grand Rapids on April 20, 1937. He joined the United States Air…

Editor October 18, 2021

Obituaries

Memorial service Oct. 30 for Chris Davis of Martin

Chris E. Davis died Sunday, Oct. 17, at his home in Martin. He was 50 years old. He was born Sept. 15, 1971, in Kalamazoo, the son of Russell and…

Editor October 17, 2021

Sports

Lady Clippers capture 1st at Bloomingdale Invitational

The Martin girls' cross country squad captured first place by two points over runner-up Centreville Saturday in the Bloomingdale Invitational. It was the second time this season the Lady Clippers…

Editor October 17, 2021

Community Notices

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in 1-vehicle crash

A 28-year-old motorcyclist from Portage suffered life threatening injuries Saturday evening in crash near Martin near Marsh Road in Orangeville Township. Authorities said the motorcyclist was traveling east, lost control and…

Editor October 17, 2021

Editorial

Annexation, 425 agreement issues may be for naught

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Though not as exciting and attention getting as an ax murder, the proposed extension…

Editor October 16, 2021

Obituaries

Former local man Robert Marquard dies at age 74

Robert W. Marquard, age 74, of Plainwell, formerly of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 1. He was born on May 30, 1947, in Wayland, to Walter and Olive (Baderow) Marquard. He…

Editor October 16, 2021

Columns

One Small Voice: Vandals ‘trump’ my free speech

by Lynn Mandaville A week ago something happened to my car. A violation of some sort. A violation for which I am at a loss for an accurate word to…

Editor October 16, 2021