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Lots of work ahead, but time to climb those golden stairs
These three Wayland High School seniors still cling to the dream that they will play one more time in front of local fans in the local gym. However, (from left)…
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Current Allegan County Strays: Feb. 27
"Snoopy was found in the Hopkins area and "Spuds" in Wayland. All stray pets at the Allegan County Shelter have a short “stray hold,” waiting for their family to reclaim…
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Steeby students wear denim to support kids with rare diseases
Staff and students at Steeby Elementary School in Wayland wore denim Friday to recognize World Rare Disease Day, which falls on Saturday, Feb. 28. Elana Savickas (student in Beth Rood’s…
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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 154
25 Years Ago — Feb. 28, 1990 Wayland High School senior Ken Klump pleaded not guilty in Allegan County District Court to making threatening and harassing phone calls to WHS…
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Wayland Fire Department pays tribute to former deputy chief
This was the scene Wednesday morning in Wayland during the funeral procession for Dick Kugelard, 72, who died last weekend at his Gun Lake area home. Kugelard was a former…
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Martin Odyssey of the Mind teams qualify for state competitions
Martin Middle School and High School Odyssey of the Mind teams are regional champions. They and the elementary team, which finished second, will advance to the state finals at Thornapple…
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WHS National Honor Society help put on a prom at Sandy Creek
Members of the Wayland High School National Honor Society and Laurels of Sandy Creek put together a dance (senior citizen prom) for the residents Saturday, Feb. 21. The theme was…
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Bygone Days, A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 153
25 Years Ago — Feb. 21, 1990 A hearing scheduled for March 12 will take up a request from about 140 residents of Burnips who are seeking to have their…
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WFD sez: Beat the winter blues, don’t worry, be happy
Snow came a-callin' again Tuesday night and well into Wednesday, with three to six inches of the white stuff predicted for this area by fearless forecasters. The Wayland Fire Department,…
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Top fund-raisers noted for ‘Jump Rope’ and Hoops for Heart’ campaigns
Top fund-raisers this year in the annual "Jump Rope for Heart" campaign were fourth-grader Evan Snyder, who raised $1,065 in the Hoops for Heart and third-grader, Tiannah Garcia, who raised…