Editor

Yes It’s True: I am allergic to celebrity journalism

"Eighty percent of life is just showing up." — Woody Allen The City of Wayland welcomed three political celebrities in 48 hours between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning. Yes, it…

Editor May 2, 2019

Columns

Army Bob: The Green New Deal plan needs rebuttal

by Robert M. Traxler Take a few minutes and read the Green New Deal. Our friends in the media have made the plan all things to all people, but read…

Editor May 2, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral mass will be May 8 for Kenneth Burgess, 79

Kenneth C Burgess, age 79, Wayland died April 10 in Las Vegas, Nev. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen; children Todd Burgess (Natasha) Houston, TX, Michelle…

Editor May 2, 2019

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — May 4, 1994 Automatic Diagnostics, a division of SPX Corps. Of Kalamazoo, a…

Editor May 2, 2019

Columns

Ranger Rick: Parents, not kids continue the rotting

When you get older, I think it is natural to think back from where you came from, where you in life's journey happened to make a turn or had an…

Editor April 30, 2019

Community Notices

Martin school officials avoid potentially serious situation

The Allegan County Sheriff's Department this morning reported it "responded to a report of a possible threat at Martin Public Schools. This threat was taken seriously by both the school…

Editor April 29, 2019

Sports

Lady Wildcats lose to 3 Division 1 softball opponents

The Wayland varsity softball lost three games Saturday to Division 1 opponents at the Gull Lake Invitational, evening its overall season record at 7-7. The Lady Wildcats were edged 9-8…

Editor April 29, 2019

Articles

Two coaches suggest dean of students be hired at WHS

The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening was asked to hire a dean of students and free up the athletic director from handling freshman student discipline issues. Head varsity football…

Editor April 29, 2019

Articles

Wayland schools grappling with bus driver shortage issue

The Wayland Union school district is looking for a few good bus drivers. Perhaps more than a few. Like many other school systems, Wayland has seen a decline in the…

Editor April 29, 2019

Community Notices

Dignitaries join grand opening of training center in Wayland

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (speaking at podium) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (far right) were among those who attended the grand opening of the Carpenters and Millwrights Training Center on Reno…

Editor April 29, 2019