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Celebration of life for Bill Burnett set for Jan. 26

January 16, 2024

Bill Blaine Burnett Jr., age 68, died Monday, Jan. 15, at his home in Wayland. Bill enjoyed spending time with friends and family and especially with his dear wife, Patti. Bill would light up with joy whenever his grandchildren came over for a movie night or a visit. He enjoyed...

Funeral is Saturday for Martin grad ‘Butch’ Glass

January 15, 2024

Martin High School graduate Phillip J. (Butch) Glass Jr. died Saturday, Jan. 13, in Grand Blanc. He was 59. He was born June 4, 1964, in Grand Rapids, the son of Phillip and Sandra (Bueche) Glass. He graduated from Martin High School in 1982 and worked in construction. On Nov....

Funeral Friday for devout Catholic Elaine Kovac

January 15, 2024

Elaine Evelyn Kovac (nee Kuhtic), age 91 of Wayland, died Saturday, Jan. 13. Elaine was born and raised on her family’s farm in Wayland and she attended Wayland schools. She was a devout Catholic and longtime member of St. Therese Catholic Church. Elaine loved her church and held many different...

Frigid temps, bad roads keep public safety busy

January 15, 2024

Martin Luther King Day proved to be busy day for area public safety personnel. Martin Fire & Rescue reported MFD assisting City of Wayland Fire Dept. on a house fire, as well as units out on the southbound lanes of the U.S.-131 expressway at the 52 mile marker for a...

Former Wayland City official Edith Weber dies

January 15, 2024

Former Wayland City Clerk, Treasurer and Acting City Manager Edith Irene (nee Dean) Weber, 95, died Saturday, Jan. 13. Edith was born Aug. 18, 1928, in Pellston, the daughter of the Rev. Ralph M. and Hazel (nee Ayres) Dean. She was married to Gene H. Weber Sept. 23, 1950, in...

Dorr woman is candidate for new Circuit Court seat

January 15, 2024

Alice Bernal Alice Bernal, a family law attorney whose practice includes Allegan and Kent County residents, has announced her candidacy for the newly-created Third Circuit Court bench seat in the 48th District Circuit court, Allegan County. The Michigan Legislature created the new Circuit Court position last year to help alleviate...

Private family service set for Norma Jane Gardner, 86

January 15, 2024

Norma Jane Gardner, age 86, died Saturday, Jan.13. Norma leaves behind many relatives and family who will deeply miss her love, feistiness, and love for all things mauve and pink. Per her wishes, private family services will be held. Norma will be laid to rest at Hooker Cemetery in Leighton...

Snow and severe cold continues area shutdowns

January 15, 2024

The "Lost Weekend" continued its effects on West Michigan's wintery landscape Monday. There was enough snow that visited Friday, Saturday and Sunday to close schools, churches and other community events. Some Wayland school teachers reported on Facebook that they were grateful school was called off Sunday evening before the Detroit...

Columns

Veggie & rice soup to warm up in this cold weather

January 14, 2024

by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: Basically any vegetables your family enjoys. In this version I used - Touch of olive oil for sautéing in the stock pot 1/2 a stalk of celery cleaned and chopped, I used about 8 ribs 1 tablespoon of crushed garlic Diced carrots 1 lb. cleaned...

Cold and snowy weather leads to a lost weekend

January 13, 2024

Estimates have four to five inches of snow in this area Friday, another five inches from Friday night to Saturday morning and about six to eight more Saturday night into Sunday. The weekend was spent by many just hunkering down, using the snow thrower or shovels, watching televised sporting events...

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