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City officials prepare for arrival for new city manager

September 3, 2024

Though Wayland Mayor Jennifer Antel told City Council members Tuesday night that at least one “strong candidate” has interviewed for city manager, city government essentially remains in limbo temporarily. Since former City Manager Josh Eggleston left last month, Wayland is being served by interim managers both Jae and Gregg Guetschow,...

Community Notices

Crash causes traffic backup on U.S.-131 freeway north of Dorr

September 3, 2024

A traffic crash on the the U.S.-131 freeway just north of Dorr caused a fuel spill and traffic backup because farm animals were involved. Authorities said a semi truck-trailer and other vehicles near 92nd Street, just south of the 100th Street exit in Kent County. Making matters worse, that area...

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Schools officials try to explain branding and Wildcat logo issue

September 3, 2024

Wayland Union School officials today issued a letter to the community to explain the current Wildcat branding logo controversy. “We hope this message finds you well. We would like to address some questions and provide clarity regarding our district’s branding and logo usage. “Logo Status: We want to reassure you...

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Yes It’s True: The govt. helped kill local weekly newspapers

September 2, 2024

While perusing the archives of the old Wayland Globe when I visit the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr, I’ve often come across material that helps explain today. It’s like the old saying about learning from history. Most recently I have stumbled onto the legal notices published in...

Retired WHS teacher cycling to fight children’s cancer

September 1, 2024

Retired Wayland High School social studies teacher Brian Pavey is taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer this month. He retired from Wayland schools in 2010. Pavey said on a Facebook post: “Why? Because right now, cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in...

Fourth annual Balloonfest will be Friday, Saturday

September 1, 2024

The fourth annual Balloonfest is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6 and 7, at Calkins Field, also known as the Wayland Airport north of the city limits on Division Street in Leighton Township. Co-organizers Nissa Smith and Anthony Winters have indicated the two-day event will consist of a kids’...

Columns

Easy skillet pork chops and gravy simple, creamy, delicious

September 1, 2024

by Kathy Hamman Miller This is a really simple basic gravy recipe for pork chops that is so creamy and delicious! The key to this yummy pork chop recipe is not to overcook the pork. It should reach an internal temp of 135-140 and be allowed to rest for a...

No services scheduled for Tom Striegle, 82

September 1, 2024

Tom Striegle, age 82, died Friday, Aug. 30. He is survived by his children Darren (Connie) Striegle, Tammy (Steve) Pennepacker, Brad (Beth) Striegle, Teresa (Doug) DeVries; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Kathleen Cornett; sister-in-law, Mary Beth Striegle; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Martin begins state title defense with shutout, 50-0

August 31, 2024

So Martin just keeps rolling along. The Clippers, after taking back-to-back state eight-man football championships, started strong once again Saturday with a convincing 50-0 triumph over the Leo-Cedarville Christian Crusaders from Indiana. The defnding champs scored all 50 points in the first three quarters before easing up on the gas...

Obituaries

Graveside service set for Sept. 28 for Hank Baweja

August 30, 2024

Wayland native Henry "Hank" Richard Baweja died at the age of 71 Saturday, Aug. 24. Hank was the third of seven children born to Valentine "Bill" and Sophie Baweja on Dec. 29, 1952 in Wayland. His siblings, in order of birth, were Valentine "Bill" (Linda) Baweja (deceased 2006), Rose (Cal)...

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