Posted inObituaries
Mass of Christian Burial Friday for Myrtle Sevenski
Myrtle Alice Sevenski, age 89, died Saturday, Feb 18. She was born Aug. 14, 1928, to Albert and Geneva Pope in Lansing. She and her husband Joseph lived and raised…
Posted inArticles
Block grant to help fund old Giuseppe’s building rehab
City Councilwoman Jennifer Antel credited the efforts of Main Street Director Ingrid Miller with securing the CDBG for up to $250,000, which is to be used for historical preservation. "Ingrid…
Posted inCommunity Notices
No one harmed in armed standoff in Wayland Township
Allegan County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 40-year-old armed man Monday morning after he barricaded himself with a woman and four children in Wayland Township. Authorities were summoned to the residence…
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Wayland Chief Harper finalist for Zeeland police post
Wayland Police Chief Steve Harper is one of six finalists interviewing for the police chief's position at the City of Zeeland. Harper, who was appointed chief at Wayland in 2012…
Posted inEditorial
How about we regulate guns just like abortions?
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Ain't no pink fag legislator gonna say I can't have guns." — The Fugs,…
Posted inSports
Hopkins grad to do internship for New York Mets
Jalen Kisner, a 2015 graduate of Hopkins High School and star offensive and defensive lineman for the Vikings football team, has accepted a summer internship in inside sales with the…
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One Small Voice: Many of us now suffer our own PTSD
by Lynn Mandaville Such a bleak week it has been. And it started only two days ago. February 14, 2018. Wednesday, St. Valentine's Day, Ash Wednesday. Interesting it is to…
Posted inSports
Lady Wildcats strike Gold on lanes for 2nd year in a row
The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team captured the O-K Gold/Green Conference championship Saturday by almost 400 pins. "I heard the second place coaches commenting and shaking their heads by the…
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Spoor asks DEQ to add 30 docks at marina on Gun Lake
by Austin Marsman Gun Lake marina owner Lucas Spoor submitted an application to the Michigan DEQ in Cadillac requesting approval for 30 docks and the installation of a boat launch at…
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Teunissen sisters help Davenport win season opener
Wayland High School graduates and sisters Bethany (left) and Mallory Teunissen both played major roles in Davenport University's 3-1 season opening victory Saturday in the Panthers' southern tour. Bethany, a…