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Martin, Wildcat girls punch tickets to regional finals

Both the Martin and Wayland girls’ varsity basketball teams will play in the regional finals Wednesday evening. Wayland pulled away from a 12-1 Plainwell squad in the second half and…

Editor March 29, 2021

Community Notices

WHS clinic e-mail snafu actually was oversharing link

Though some 2,500 people were reported to have been vaccinated at the Wayland site last weekend, there also were reports that hundreds were turned away because of fraudulent or mistaken…

Editor March 29, 2021

Community Notices

Hopkins Village officials seek ID of tree dumpers

Hopkins Village officials are asking for the public's help in identifying the vehicles pictured and circled here. They say that over the weekend, someone from outside of the village illegally…

Editor March 29, 2021

Community Notices

Christian Neighbors director to retire after 15 years

Delores Homan DeHamer, Wayland Christian Neighbors director for more than 15 years aince it became a non-profit, is retiring. She will be succeeded by Aimee Parker VanTuinen, a longtime volunteer.…

Editor March 29, 2021

Columns

Pasta Shrimp Salad a great addition to Easter dinner

by Kathy Hamman Miller Pasta Shrimp Salad Thaw and drain well a 24-ounce bag of extra small, cooked, peeled and deveined, tail off shrimp. In a large pot cook one…

Editor March 29, 2021

Columns

Yes It’s True: Health care based on greed, not need

This may be blasphemy, but these days I get depressed rather than uplifted by stories of community rallying around someone in need. The most recent involves old friend Tom Miller’s…

Editor March 28, 2021

Community Notices

Mysterious Little Caesar’s closure has town buzzing

Facebook and the Wayland area community is abuzz and puzzled about the sudden closure of the Little Caesar's pizza businesss on West Superior Street. There was a sign near the…

Editor March 28, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcat bowlers end in ‘sweet 16’ of state tourney

Both of the Wayland High School qualifiers in the state Division 2 bowling tournament Saturday made it to the Round of 16 match play at Century Lanes in Waterford. However,…

Editor March 28, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: Our return to Michigan is approaching

by Phyllis McCrossin In less than two weeks we will be leaving for Michigan. The winter has flown by. Last week I wrote about the “check engine” light going on…

Editor March 28, 2021

Community Notices

Area school supts. ask for spring break safety protocol

Students, staff and parents are being implored by school officials to practice health safety while embarking on spring break late this month and early next month. A letter asking for…

Editor March 28, 2021