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Funeral Saturday for Jason Jenkinson, 31, of Dorr

Jason Scott Jenkinson, age 31 of Dorr, died Monday, Oct. 15. He is survived by his parents, Sandy and Bob Gardner; father, Scott Jenkinson; siblings, Heather (Devin) Jenkinson and Ashley (Kody…

Editor October 17, 2018

Sports

Wildcat girls 6th, boys take 7th in O-K Gold meet

The Wayland girls’ cross-country team placed sixth and the boys seventh in the O-K Gold Conference meet Tuesday at Middleville Thornapple Kellogg High School. The Lady Wildcats finished ahead of…

Editor October 16, 2018

Articles

Site plan review for Liquid Haulers Maintenance on hold

Comedian Woody Allen has been quoted as saying, "Eighty percent of life is just showing up." Officials and engineers with Liquid Haulers Maintenance should have heeded the words. The Dorr…

Editor October 16, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: If city OKs chickens, what animals next?

I know I'm out of touch when I read people are so wound up about having chickens within the city limits. Being an animal lover myself, I respect the hard-working…

Editor October 16, 2018

Features

WHS senior Brennan Grimes is National Merit scholar

Brennan Grimes, daughter of Darryl and Melissa Grimes of Wayland, has been named as a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program. She is one of only two semi-finalists in…

Editor October 16, 2018

Community Notices

Martin gas station robbery suspect apprehended

A man brandishing a handgun robbed the Clark gas station in downtown Martin, but was apprehended later Monday night. The Allegan County Sheriff’s office responded to the call at about…

Editor October 16, 2018

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Town-gown voting issues troubling

The Republican Party is mired in a series of controversies involving accusations of voter suppression. The Republican Secretary of State who is running for governor of Georgia is taking a…

Editor October 15, 2018

Articles

Nearby turkey farm may ruin chicken ordinance plans

The existence of a nearby turkey production facility may preclude the City of Wayland from adopting a new ordinance allowing residents to raise chickens in their back yards. The Wayland…

Editor October 15, 2018

Features

No man (nor truck or semi) shall pass unless this short

Facebook friend Dianalynn DeGlopper passed along this photo from Kansas City, Mo., suggesting this sign be placed in front of the 100th Street bridge along U.S.-131, which has been struck…

Editor October 15, 2018

Community Notices

Education Foundation awards over $30,000 in grants

The Wayland Union Education Foundation awarded more than $30,000 in Innovation Grants and National Teacher Conference Awards this year. These programs will benefit students and provide professional development for teachers.…

Editor October 15, 2018