Posted inEditorial
Carter was right. We’re not a functioning democracy
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. “Let the will of the people be heard.” — Activist Albert Parsons’ last words…
Posted inFeatures
WHS grad posts pic of her and singer Stevie Nicks
Mary Torrey DeVitto, a 1969 graduate of Wayland High School, posted a striking photo today on Facebook of her and celebrated singer Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac. DeVitto was personal…
Posted inEditorial
Let’s have electoral runoffs for power to the people
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. "In one-party system, you have one party. In two-party system, you have two parties.…
Posted inObituaries
Funeral is at noon Tuesday for Linda Thompson, 65
Linda Kay Truax Thompson of Salem Township, died Wednesday, June 17. Born on Sept. 29, 1954, in Allegan, she was 65. She was the daughter of the late Howard and…
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Grace Thomas loses racing companion, best friend
The Miller and Thomas families experienced a very difficult day Friday when they had to put down Faith, the barrel racing companion and very close friend of Grace Thomas. The…
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Service for Irma Crawford will be at her home Aug. 15
Irma Crawford, age 88, died Friday, June 19. Irma loved gardening, going to garage sales and “Goodwill-ing,” taking care of others, and most important, her family She is survived by…
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Evelyn Niemchick’s service to be held at Wayland VFW
Evelyn Niemchick, age 88, of Wayland, died Thursday, June 18. Evelyn loved the outdoors, loved her flowers, had many friends, and was loved by all. She was a lifelong member…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Area school board elections also scheduled for Nov. 3
Besides elections for township, county, state and national offices, there will be contests for school board seats in the three area districts on Nov. 3. The seats will be for…
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Korean War POW Frank Nausieda passes at age 90
Frank Vincent Nausieda, age 90 of Wayland, died Tuesday, June 16. At 21, Frank earned POW status and a Purple Heart, serving in the U.S. Army (1950-1953) as combat infantry/Korean…
Posted inColumns
Yes It’s True: We’re still fighting over cosmetic issues
We Americans seem to have a knack for arguing issues that really do not matter in the large scheme of things. We debate the mundane and cosmetic while ignoring the…