Editor

Yes It’s True: OK, Denise, here’s my 1968 gift story

This week’s installment of Denise Dykstra’s perky and positive “Everyday Joys” column has inspired me to respond. As is her custom, she ends her communication with an offer to readers…

Editor December 21, 2021

Columns

There have been Christmas gifts worth remembering

by Denise Dykstra With Christmas just around the corner, I was reflecting on some memorable gifts over the years. Every year we always try to find those perfect gifts for…

Editor December 21, 2021

Sports

Wildcat boys, girls outroll depleted South Christian

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team annexed its fifth dual match victory this season without a loss in surprisingly easy fashion Monday afternoon, 25-5 over South Christian. The boys captured…

Editor December 20, 2021

Obituaries

Service is Wednesday for John Veenstra of Hopkins

John Gerald Veenstra Sr., age 67 of Hopkins, died Sunday, Dec. 19, at his farm. John was a faithful, simple, loving, and quiet man who was humble and honorable to…

Editor December 20, 2021

Articles

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