Editor

Sheriff’s Dept. warns of kayaking hazards on Kazoo River

The Allegan County Sheriff’s office has reported an increase in recent water rescue incidents involving kayaks in the Kalamazoo River. The sheriff's office Marine Division therefore is reminding the public…

Editor August 13, 2024

Articles

Wayland school board to decide between 2 kinds of swimming pools

The Wayland Board of Education is set to make a decision on what kind of new swimming pool will be installed on the south end of the high school building…

Editor August 12, 2024

Obituaries

Funeral Friday for Emily Susan Renae Comer, 27

Proud Native American Emily Susan Renae Comer died Wednesday, Aug. 7. She was only 27. Emily was a free spirit who raised her children to be free and expressive as…

Editor August 12, 2024

Community Notices

Work is progressing on streets and paving in NE Wayland

The work in the northeast section of Wayland's streets appear to be commencing. Park Street and Mill Street are experiencing the final stages of preparation and early stages of paving.…

Editor August 10, 2024

Features

Wayland schools start year with 6 new administrators

Rachel Cimek Andrew Augustin Wayland Union Schools will begin the 2024-2025 academic year Wednesday, Aug. 21, with a half day of classes scheduled. Superintendent Tim Reeves has announced several changes…

Editor August 10, 2024

Community Notices

Teen intruders caught on camera in downtown Wayland

Three teen-age boys were were caught on camera trespassing into a building at Superior and Main at 7 a.m. Friday in downtown Wayland. They entered through the back of the…

Editor August 9, 2024

Editorial

Hopkins Twp. supervisor messed with the tribe and lost his job

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I admit to being astonished by one election result from Tuesday’s primary. I…

Editor August 8, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: Media liars figure in support of VP Kamala Harris

by Robert M. Traxler So, what does “Reimagine Law Enforcement” even mean? Vice President Kamala Harris has called for it a number of times over the years, one of the…

Editor August 8, 2024

Sports

Students, staff, athletes honor late Viking softball coach, teacher

Students, players, staff and community members turned out in droves Tuesday for a special dedication of a plaque honoring the late Mick Francis, coach, teacher and mentor to many. Current…

Editor August 8, 2024

Columns

Guest column: I really do miss real news in newspapers

by David Britten Sometimes I’ll buy a newspaper at the store, but I don’t spend much time reading it since it’s “old news.” I just like to relive the days…

Editor August 7, 2024