Editor

Judy Hanlon, formerly of Wayland, dies in California

Judith Arlene Hanlon of Alamo, Calif., died at Casa Blanca Retirement Home on Saturday, July 24. She was 86. The daughter of longtime Wayland business owners Merle and Isla Peffley,…

Editor September 2, 2021

Community Notices

Preparation for paving on 136th Ave. will begin today

Prepping for paving on 136th Avenue from 18th Street to pavement in Dorr/Hopkins Township is planned for Thursday, Sept. 2. An Allegan County Road Commission spokesperson said paving is scheduled…

Editor September 1, 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 — Sept. 2, 1996 Leighton Township Board members adopted a new ordinance forbidding…

Editor September 1, 2021

Obituaries

Private service held for Rick Alderton, 53, of Dorr

Rick Alan Alderton, age 53, died Aug. 21. Rick was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed fishing on Lake Michigan with his nephews and many friends. His love for…

Editor September 1, 2021

Sports

Wildcats battle Kenowa Hills to 4-4 tie in tennis

The Wayland boys' tennis team Monday night battled visiting Kenowa Hills to a 4-4 tie to open the O-Gold Conference season. At first singles, Christian Sieffert met his match in…

Editor August 31, 2021

Sports

Lady Clippers take 3 quad matches in straight sets

The Martin varsity volleyball team enjoyed a successful home season opener by winning three matches in a quad meet Tuesday. The Lady Clippers bested Byron Center Zion Christian, Galesburg-Augusta and…

Editor August 31, 2021

Columns

I’m certain to become deaf from use of new earbuds

by Denise Dykstra It was recently my birthday and my boys gifted me with earbuds. I have never had earbuds. When I was young and I happened to get a…

Editor August 31, 2021

Editorial

Last 2 local police chiefs very different on the job

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The City of Wayland has had two police chiefs in the past nine years,…

Editor August 30, 2021

Community Notices

Local Hot Air Ballon Fest planned for all day Sept. 11

A Hot Air Balloon Festival is planned for Saturday, Sept. 11, at Calkins Field (Wayland Municipal Airport) just north of Wayland along 10th Street. This one day event will consist…

Editor August 30, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: Our trips live, die by trial and error

by Phyllis McCrossin A friend is considering hitting the road, at least temporarily, and seeing what adventures await her. She has many, many questions. It’s interesting to note she thinks…

Editor August 29, 2021