Editor

Optimistic signs continue in fight against Coronavirus

Wayland Union Schools is having its last week of hybrid instruction in preparation for transition to all-day, every day in-person classes, as statistics continue to look positive in the battle…

Editor February 8, 2021

Columns

Pan fried salmon with vegetables reasonably healthy

by Kathy Hamman Miller Pan fried salmon and vegetables Salmon Vegetables of choice Mushrooms Dash of honey Olive oil Traditional basil pesto sauce and spread Start by choosing your family’s…

Editor February 8, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: Do you have the right stuff to ramble?

by Phyllis McCrossin A high school friend has earned a residency at the Pamlico Rose Institute, where she spends her days creating truly beautiful stained glass art. I am so…

Editor February 7, 2021

Editorial

It’s become too easy to ‘get in the game’ of gambling

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. A recent post by Mike Salisbury on Facebook got me to thinking about one…

Editor February 7, 2021

Community Notices

WHS has 1,000 Covid-19 vaccinations administered

Scott Corbin (far left, cover photo) and his Allegan County Emergency Management team coordinated 1,000 vaccinations for the Covid-19 virus at the Wayland High School auxiliary gym Saturday. A large…

Editor February 6, 2021

Obituaries

Past Amvets commander Dick Shepard passes at 73

Gerald Richard "Dick" Shepard, 73, of Cobb Lake, died Friday, Feb. 5. Dick served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was the past commander of AmVets Post…

Editor February 6, 2021

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday for Diane Tanner

Diane Tanner, age 60, died Thursday, Feb. 4. Diane loved to cook and bake for her family and friends. She enjoyed listening to her favorite music and enjoyed helping others.…

Editor February 6, 2021

Obituaries

Private family mass to be held for Marlene Edema, 59

Marlene Edema, 59, died Wednesday, Feb. 3. Road runner Marlene always enjoyed helping everyone. She loved to swim, sit in the sun with her husband, and enjoyed the tractor pulls.…

Editor February 6, 2021

Sports

Hopkins, Martin boys’, girls’ hoops return Wednesday

The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team will have three road games to open its season next week, while the girls’ squad will be at home for two games Wednesday and…

Editor February 5, 2021

Sports

Wildcat boys open season with 3 contests next week

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team will play three games against O--K Gold Conference opponents next week to start the abbreviated season. The Wildcats will be in action at 7…

Editor February 5, 2021