Editor

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

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now historical library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 16, 1996 Albert William (Bill) Finkbeiner and his wife, Esther, opened…

Editor December 15, 2021

Sports

Wayland boys, girls’ teams lose non-league contests

Both the Wayland Girls' and Wayland boys' basketball teams came up short Tuesday night in non-league contests. The girls' three-game winning streak was snapped in a 60-51 defeat at the…

Editor December 14, 2021

Sports

Martin girls record 4th straight hoops victory

Martin lost its girls’ basketball season opener Nov. 30 when it was doubled up in the final score against Hopkins. Since then, the Lady Clippers have been on a roll.…

Editor December 14, 2021

Articles

City Council to take up proposed 53-house project

The Wayland City Planning Commission found itself between a rock and a hard place Tuesday night in a public hearing on a proposed new residential development. Developer Mike West explains…

Editor December 14, 2021

Sports

Ludema plans to continue softball career at Calvin

Wayland High School softball standout Emma Ludema today signed on the dotted line with the intent to play for Calvin University next year in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Ludema,…

Editor December 14, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral Dec. 31 for Wayland schools booster Russ Porteus

Wayland Union Schools bus driver Russ Porteus died of Covid-19 Monday night. He was 52. Porteus had worked in maintenance for the school system over the last two years after…

Editor December 14, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: A sea of red tape is dragging me down

by Phyllis McCrossin King and I have spent the past week completing forms through the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan. I really have no idea what the agency is, but it’s…

Editor December 14, 2021

Columns

I enjoy breadcrumbs of joy in a sea of holiday chaos

by Denise Dykstra We were sitting at our table in a restaurant, waiting for our order to arrive, when “I’ll be Home for Christmas” came on. “I can’t stand this…

Editor December 14, 2021

Sports

WHS boys cop 1st victory on the lanes this season

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team captured its first victory this season with a 19-11 decision Monday over Kenowa Hills at the Rock' Bowl hometown lanes. Meanwhile, the Lady Wildcats…

Editor December 13, 2021