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‘Return to Learn’ festivities begin school year with fun

Wayland Union Schools' "Return to Learn" celebration at the high school parking lot Monday evening was hailed as a success, drawing good-sized crowds of people. Featured were food folks and…

Editor August 17, 2021

Community Notices

New Martin Elementary Principal is Rebecca Owen

Rebecca Owen (far right in cover photo) Monday evening was officially approved as new elementary principal by the Martin Board of Education and she wasted no time in gathering faculty…

Editor August 17, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral Thursday for Judy Nieuwenhuis of Plainwell

Judy Nieuwenhuis died Sunday, Aug. 15, at her home in Plainwell. She was 74. She was born Jan. 19, 1947 in Sturgis, the daughter of Leonard and Blanch (Geyer) Meert.…

Editor August 17, 2021

Obituaries

Private family service held for James E. Kerber of Dorr

James Edward Kerber, age 80 of Dorr, died Saturday, Aug. 14. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Kerber; their children Kim (Pat) Fein, Kathy (Ray) Wiersma,…

Editor August 17, 2021

Articles

Martin Schools masks optional indoors, not on buses

The Martin Board of Education voted Monday night to follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) mandate that masks be worn on public transportation, including school buses, but they will…

Editor August 16, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: I’m getting itch to get on the road again

by Phyllis McCrossin Ahhhh. A day off. Yes, I get them every week, but this week it was a day off with no obligations (OK, there was that laundry thing……

Editor August 16, 2021

Sports

Evie Mathis matches best pole vault effort at 10-6

Wayland Middle School eighth-grader Evie Mathis, daughter of Rick and Cindy Mathis, last weekend matched her best performance in the pole vault by clearing 10 feet, 6 inches at a…

Editor August 16, 2021

Articles

City crews begin removing streetside brush and debris

Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston Monday night told the City Council he expects cleanup and removal of brush will take at least another week in the wake of the fierce…

Editor August 16, 2021

Community Notices

Last week’s storm heavily damaged Hooker Cemetery

The ferocious summer wind and rain storm last Wednesday night and early Thursday played havoc with a lot of trees in this area and perhaps the most devastating property damage…

Editor August 16, 2021

Columns

Whiskey Sticks can make a terrific and tasty snack

by Kathy Hamman Miller Whiskey Sticks are unlike any other pretzel you’ve ever tasted before. It's perfect for family and friend gatherings, or just plain snacking. Be prepared to get…

Editor August 15, 2021