Editor

Lady Wildcats make it 10 in a row for district titles

The Wayland varsity softball team claimed its 10th consecutive district championship Saturday afternoon with a 3-1 victory in the final round against Grand Rapids South Christian. The Lady Wildcats had…

Editor June 3, 2018

Editorial

Legislators’ change of mind a cynical ploy to keep jobs

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Go ahead, explain. But remember if you lie... the bogeyman will get you, and…

Editor June 2, 2018

Community Notices

Wayland schools’ summer lunch series begins June 11

The Wayland Union Schools’ annual Summer Fun-Tastic free lunch series for children 18 years old and younger will kick off Monday, June 11, and run through Aug. 17. The school…

Editor June 2, 2018

Articles

Dorr Township to help fund study for trails project

The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening voted to spend $1,000 for "research and investigation" of the feasibility for a paved trail to traverse through the township. John Morrison, executive…

Editor June 1, 2018

Columns

Army Bob: Who was on the Fascists’ side in WWII?

We were all taught that in World War II it was the Germans, Japanese and Italians against the rest of the world — not so. “The principal Axis countries forming…

Editor June 1, 2018

Obituaries

Service for Carolyn Derby, 73, is being held today

Carolyn Derby, age 73, died Tuesday, May 29. Carolyn will be lovingly remembered by her children; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 1…

Editor June 1, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral is Saturday for Bob Teed, 83, of Burnips

Bob Lee Teed, age 83, of Burnips, died Thursday, May 31. Bob attended Burnips United Methodist Church all his life. He was in the United States Army, a Mason, Eagle…

Editor June 1, 2018

Articles

Dorr supervisor, treasurer, clerk to get 3% pay raises

As anticipated, there was a lengthy and contentious debate Thursday night over a proposed pay raise for Dorr Township Board officials, fueling yet another three-hour marathon meeting. A special committee…

Editor May 31, 2018

Articles

Ethel Visser resigning ZBA post after serving 44 years

The Dorr Township Board Thursday night accepted the resignation of Ethel Visser as secretary of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mrs. Visser served on the ZBA for 44 years, beginning…

Editor May 31, 2018

Community Notices

Hopkins rallying around ailing school board member

Friday is Hat Day district-wide at Hopkins Public Schools, as teachers will ask students and community to donate to the Ryan Family. Board of Education member Karen Ryan is battling…

Editor May 31, 2018