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Wayland sports seasons to be kicked off in next 3 days

The fall 2018 sports season will get under way for Wayland Thursday, Aug. 16, at 9 a.m. when the Wildcats' varsity girls' golf team competes in the Zeeland Invitational. Wayland's…

Editor August 15, 2018

Columns

Basura: Creature watching a huge benefit of snorkeling

“People come to me and say, 'What'll I do if I go in the water and see a shark?' You don't have to do anything. The chances of that shark…

Editor August 15, 2018

Features

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

(Taken from the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 18, 1993 U.S. Senator Carl Levin was in town to talk…

Editor August 15, 2018

Obituaries

Celebration of Life for Rick Jager will be Sunday in Dorr

Richard Douglas Jager died at 48 years of age, on July 20 after his year long battle with cancer. Rick took great pride not only in his family, but in…

Editor August 15, 2018

Obituaries

Memorial service Thursday in Dorr for ‘Big John’ Van Dyk

John Van Dyk (Big John), age 80, died Tuesday, Aug. 14. “Big” John enjoyed several activities such as cards, hunting, fishing, golfing, and going to the Moose Lodge in Dorr.…

Editor August 14, 2018

Articles

Wayland Plan Commission helps 3 proposals go 3-for-3

Three proposals that came before the City of Wayland Planning Commission went 3-for-3 Tuesday night, two of them involving businesses on Reno Drive. The winning proposals were a rezoning from…

Editor August 14, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: Antifa a good example of leftists’ hatred

One of my favorite political pundits and moderator of "Meet the Press" on Sunday mornings was liberal Tim Russert. Hard hitting (on both sides), fair, probing, presenting great questions and…

Editor August 14, 2018

Articles

Student-run spirit store to open at old WHS cafeteria

Wayland High School students will operate a new spirit store, with a grand opening scheduled during the high school’s open house from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28. The…

Editor August 14, 2018

Obituaries

Longtime Ryno’s proprietor Mike Hanacek dies at 90

Michael “Mike” Hanacek, perhaps best known in the area as longtime proprietor of Ryno's Market convenience store south of Wayland, died Saturday, Aug. 11. He was 90. Born Sept. 11,…

Editor August 13, 2018

Articles

Casino Revenue Sharing Board will hear complaints

Hopkins Township Supervisor Mark Evans and Sixth District Allegan County Commissioner Gale Dugan plan to be at the 4 p.m. meeting Wednesday of the Gun Lake Casino Revenue Sharing Board…

Editor August 13, 2018