Editor

Lady Wildcats have season record evened at 1-1 in loss

The Wayland girls' varsity tennis team absorbed a 6-2 nonleague loss at Lowell Tuesday. The loss dropped the Lady Wildcats' overall season record to 1-1 after they defeated Hastings 6-2…

Editor April 14, 2021

Sports

Wildcat track teams open with split in 2 dual meets

The Wayland girls’ and boys’ varsity track teams opened their seasons Tuesday afternoon by splitting a double dual meet at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Lady Wildcats defeated the host…

Editor April 13, 2021

Articles

Help may be coming soon to solve city housing issues

When Wayland area residents are polled about what the greatest need is in the community, the most common response very likely is residential housing. After Tuesday night’s City Planning Commission…

Editor April 13, 2021

Editorial

Schools’ decisions defy health dept. guidance

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “It is isn’t very good, but it sure is interesting.” — Detroit Piston Scouts…

Editor April 13, 2021

Columns

Ranger Rick: BLM leader’s wealth unveils hypocrisy

With the outrage by Black Lives Matter over police shootings of people of color, the fund-raising for the "organization" has been fast, furious, and very profitable. The loose structure of…

Editor April 13, 2021

Community Notices

Hopkins Alumni Banquet canceled 2nd straight year

The Hopkins High School Alumni officers have announced the postponement of the annual alumni potluck for the second year in row, once again because of the Covid-19 viral pandemic. Alumni…

Editor April 12, 2021

Community Notices

Covid-19 surge affecting local businesses, services

The continuing surge of the Coronavirus is wreaking havoc with local businesses and services. Henika District Library today announced it will be closed until next Monday, April 19, because one…

Editor April 12, 2021

Columns

Beer Bread is a quick bread with fun twist and choices

by Kathy Hamman Miller Preheat oven to 350 degrees Ingredients: 3 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 12 ounce bottle of beer room…

Editor April 12, 2021

Community Notices

Gun Lake Pit Stop to replace Mitten Pizzeria on May 1

Mitten Pizza at 11446 West M-179 Hwy.,Gun Lake, will close as of Monday, April 26. “Jamie,” posted on Facebook today, “The time has come, Gun Lake. It’s with a heavy…

Editor April 12, 2021

Community Notices

Motorcyclist killed in crash in Yankee Springs Twp.

A 37-year-old motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon when his vehicle crash into a tree near the intersection of Briggs Road and Chief Noonday Road (M-179) in Yankee Springs Township. A…

Editor April 11, 2021