Editor

GOP orchestrating cynical opposition to mail-in voting

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Kudos to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today for announcing that her office will…

Editor May 19, 2020

Obituaries

Private family service set for Kenneth Powers, 87

Kenneth Lyle Powers, age 87, of Wayland, died Monday, May 18. He was preceded in death by his wife Eunice and daughter Beverly. He is survived by his sons, Elwyne…

Editor May 19, 2020

Community Notices

Two arrested, jailed in area burglaries of storage units

Two Wayland people have been arrested in connection with reports of breaking into storage units in Allegan, Barry and Calhoun counties over the past several months. Michigan State Police said Terri…

Editor May 19, 2020

Community Notices

Plentiful rain prompts flood warnings in W. Michigan

The rains from late last week, the weekend and Monday and Tuesday have prompted flood warnings all over West Michigan. Tanya Chachulski Salinas, a Wayland High School grad, snapped this…

Editor May 19, 2020

Columns

Ranger Rick: Basement Joe practices identity politics

It is interesting to watch the Democrats and how they are trying to stay relevant. Joe Biden has a video from his house basement intending to spark his supporters. The…

Editor May 19, 2020

Community Notices

Community garden slated again at East Superior site

St. Therese Parish is coordinating another community garden this year on East Superior Street, at the site of the former nuns' residence. Linda Shoemaker-Johnston said, "It’s in the works of…

Editor May 19, 2020

Articles

Wayland Class of 2020 grad ceremony to be on July 30?

The Wayland Board of Education has set a target date for Thursday evening, July 30, for a belated commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020. Graduation exercises customarily would have…

Editor May 18, 2020

Community Notices

Wayland Supt. 5 finalists to be interviewed June 6

The Wayland Board of Education plans to interview five finalist candidates for new superintendent Saturday, June 6, beginning at 10 a.m. Board members are shooting for having the interviews face…

Editor May 18, 2020

Obituaries

Burial service will be June 19 for Craig Velting Jr., 25

Craig Christopher Velting Jr., age 25, died Friday, May 15. Born on May 3, 1995, Craig grew up in Dorr and had his dad's sense of humor and an enormous heart.…

Editor May 18, 2020

Columns

Tell your grandchildren that it’s ‘trees with cheese’

by Kathy Hamman Miller For this oldie but a goodie, you can tell the grandchildren that it’s trees in cheese so you might have a chance of getting them to…

Editor May 18, 2020