Editor

Service Saturday for Ben ‘Dover’ Karasiewicz

Benjamin “Ben” Karasiewicz, affectionately known as “Dover,” of Hudsonville, died at his home Tuesday morning, Oct. 22.”Born Jan. 4, 1977, in Grand Rapids, Ben was 47 years old. When Ben…

Editor October 23, 2024

Community Notices

Microsoft buys 2 Dorr Township pieces of property

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business is reporting that the Microsoft Corporation has bought a 272-acre parcel in Dorr Township. Crain’s has reported that Microsoft purchased two pieces of property in Dorr…

Editor October 22, 2024

Features

Yard signs identify non-partisan political leanings

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Signs in the same yard in the City of Wayland “Sign, sign, everywhere a…

Editor October 22, 2024

Columns

King & I: Avoid whiners, whether traveling or not

by Phyllis McCrossin One of the questions I frequently get asked is how we find camping spots on our cross-country trips. For those who like to plan their trips carefully,…

Editor October 22, 2024

Community Notices

Area fire depts posting ‘no burn’ notices again

Area fire departments have resumed posting advisories against residents burning rubbish or leaves because of drought and windy conditions. The warnings were posted in late summer as well because West…

Editor October 22, 2024

Obituaries

Former Wayland Mayor David L. Miller dies at 81

Word has been received of the death Monday afternoon of former Wayland Mayor David Miller. He was 81. Miller, who served as mayor from 1996 to 2002 and was a…

Editor October 22, 2024

Community Notices

WHS marching band takes 2nd at Grandville Invite

The Wayland Union High School marching band competed at the Grandville Invitational Saturday, receiving second place in the Class B division. There is still one final chance to witness the…

Editor October 22, 2024

Features

Celebration of life for Mark Stauffer will be Oct. 27

Mark Edward Stauffer, age 63 of Wayland, died Thursday, Oct. 17, at home. Mark was born in Grand Rapids to Beverly and Clara Stauffer. He graduated from Sparta High School…

Editor October 22, 2024

Features

Services Friday at St. Therese for Kim Hall, 64

Kimberly “Kim” Alan Hall, age 64, of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 18. Kim enjoyed coaching his kids’ soccer and basketball teams and watching football. He also enjoyed tinkering with cars…

Editor October 22, 2024

Features

Funeral Thursday for Frank Malone of Hopkins

Francis “Frank” Carroll Malone of Hopkins died in Grand Rapids Friday, Oct. 19. He was 84. Frank was born to his late parents, Francis Raymond Malone and Frances Caroline (Pease)…

Editor October 21, 2024