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All WHS debate team members finish in top 13 at Ionia tourney

The Wayland High School debate team had all 13 team members finish among the top 13 at the West Michigan Legislative Debate League at Ionia High School Wednesday. They were Anabelle…

Editor November 14, 2019

Community Notices

Perceived juvenile threat against Wayland school thwarted early

A perceived threat of violence against Wayland Union Schools was thwarted before it could be taken seriously Wednesday morning, according to authorities. Sheriff Frank Baker, in a prepared statement, said,…

Editor November 13, 2019

Articles

Eleven water wells to be tested within Village of Martin

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening learned that 11 water wells within the Village of Martin will be tested for free by the Allegan County Health Department later this week.…

Editor November 13, 2019

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 16, 1994 As Director Barb Kaarlie pleaded, “We can’t let it…

Editor November 13, 2019

Obituaries

Service will be Saturday for former Joe’s Grocery co-owner

Donna Jean Panyrek, age 98, of Gun Lake, died Tuesday, Nov. 12. Donna and husband Joe opened Joe’s Grocery at “Joe’s Corner Gun Lake” in 1946. The site became a…

Editor November 13, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral is Friday for former Hopkins Village President Harmsen

A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Hopkins Community Reformed Church for local businessman and former Hopkins Village President Ricky Harmsen, who died Monday at Borgess Medical…

Editor November 12, 2019

Columns

Yes It’s True: Best wishes from me to 2 strong, smart women

Two unsung, smart and strong women in our midst are encountering important milestones in their lives and are going in different directions as a result. Michelle Herman, Wayland City Clerk…

Editor November 12, 2019

Columns

Ranger Rick: Climate change claims are about power, money

Brrrr... no, I'm not going to go into a global warming tirade. Well, maybe a little bit. Isn't it ironic with all the global cooling, global warming, global climate change,…

Editor November 12, 2019

Articles

Financial audit says Wayland Schools continue to improve

The financial health of Wayland Union Schools continues to improve, Assistant Superintendent for Finances Pat Velie told the school board Monday night. Velie said an audit for fiscal year 2018-19…

Editor November 11, 2019

Articles

Wayland Schools Supt. Norm Taylor says he’ll retire June 30

Wayland Schools Superintendent Norman Taylor, credited with stabilizing a troubled school district during his decade of tenure, Monday night announced he will retire June 30, at the end of the…

Editor November 11, 2019