Editor

Road paving for 6th Street, 131st Ave. begins next week

The paving project in Wayland Township for 6th Street and 131st Avenue between Gregorville Road and 4th Street is scheduled for the top course of asphalt on Wednesday, May 12, weather…

Editor May 7, 2021

Columns

Army Bob: Systemic racism arguments seem circular

by Robert M. Traxler So just what is “Systemic Racism?” Glenn Harris, president of Race Forward and publisher of Colorlines, defined it as "the complex interaction of culture, policy and institutions…

Editor May 7, 2021

Obituaries

Celebration of life slated for later date for Edwin Redder

Edwin Scott Redder, 65, of Wayland, died Monday, May 3. He was born Sept. 4, 1955, in Zeeland, the son of the late Edwin and Margie (Fleser) Redder. He was…

Editor May 7, 2021

Obituaries

1955 Wayland High School graduate Wesley Jones dies

Wesley A. Jones, 84, died in Grand Rapids, Sunday, May 2, after a brief illness. Wes was born on Sept. 13, 1936, in Ottawa County, Michigan to Arthur and Edith…

Editor May 7, 2021

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday for Ruth Kelley, 82

Ruth Kelley, age 82, died Wednesday, May 5. She is survived by her children Debra (Fraser) Jones, Patrick (Kathy) Kelley, Maureen Curtis, Micheal Kelley, Colleen (Brad) Hamill; nine grandchildren; 16…

Editor May 7, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcats improve to 3-5 after 2 dual match wins

The Wayland High School girls' varsity tennis team now owns a 3-5 overall dual meet record after defeating O-K Gold Conference opponents Kenowa Hills and Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills. The…

Editor May 6, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral mass at St. Stan’s Saturday for ‘Beck’ Smith

Leo A. Smith died at his home in Dorr of cancer Tuesday, May 4. He was 92. Born Sept. 11, 1928, to Antone and Hartsel Smith of Belmont Addition, Mich.,…

Editor May 5, 2021

Sports

Hopkins girls now 7-1 in Silver after twin bill sweep

The Hopkins varsity softball team ran its O-K Silver Conference record to 7-1 with a doubleheader sweep of NorthPointe Christian Wednesday. The Lady Vikings won 14-3 and 11-8 to improve…

Editor May 5, 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 — May 8, 1996 We apologize most sincerely to readers that the edition…

Editor May 5, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral Friday for WHS graduate Dennis Helmholdt

Dennis J. Helmholdt, 63, a 1976 graduate of Wayland High School, died Saturday, May 1. Dennis could always be found attending his children's and now grandchildren’s sporting events. He loved…

Editor May 5, 2021