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City proceeds with plans for sewer repair facilities

The Wayland City Council Monday night unanimously voted to proceed with a proposal to upgrade lift stations for the sewer treatment plant. Water and Sewer Supt. Ben Bachelder showed council…

Editor September 20, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: Our space challenges are overcome

by Phyllis McCrossin I can’t believe we are entering year three of living full-time in our travel trailer. It’s a lot of togetherness, but we’ve found ways to make it…

Editor September 19, 2021

Columns

Yes It’s True: It’s Gambee’s fault for ‘discovering’ moi

"Wherever the newspapers are filled with good news, the jails are filled with good people." — Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan A message to all those who don’t like me or…

Editor September 19, 2021

Columns

One Small Voice: Norm Macdonald spoke to my dark side

by Lynn Mandaville His name was not a household word. His was not a delicate mainstream comedy. Those of us who were familiar with his work had not heard much…

Editor September 18, 2021

Articles

Local school officials to examine petitions’ legality

Wayland and Martin school officials were somewhat taken aback Thursday and Friday when parents' social media groups announced that Brandon Elementary and Baker Elementary parking lots would be the sites…

Editor September 18, 2021

Sports

Wildcats fail to keep lead, fall to Ottawa Hills in OT

Wayland couldn't hold on to a 22-8 lead Friday night against Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills and eventually lost a 28-22 overtime football contest Houseman Field. The Bengals scored 14 unanswered…

Editor September 18, 2021

Sports

Wildcat boys, girls’ harriers middle of the pack at MSU

Both the Wayland boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams Friday finished in the middle of the pack at the annual Michigan State University Spartan Invitational at Forest Akers East Golf Course.…

Editor September 17, 2021

Sports

Clippers take down fellow unbeaten Montabella 48-6

Martin ran into a fellow unbeaten eight-man football squad Friday night in Blanchard Montabella and had a pleasant, but long ride home after a 48-6 victory. The Mustangs, who switched…

Editor September 17, 2021

Sports

Vikings come from behind again to beat Kellogsville

Hopkins made it it two in row Friday night for come-from-behind victories on the gridiron. The Vikings spotted Kelloggsville 16-6, 24-14 and 30-22 at the first three period stops, but…

Editor September 17, 2021

Obituaries

Hopkins High School grad Gale Bregg Brown passes

Hopkins High School graduate Gale Lynn (Bregg) Brown, 65, of Kentwood, died Wednesday, Sept. 15. She was born on April 28, 1956, in Grand Rapids, to the late Ambrose &…

Editor September 17, 2021