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Celebration of life will be Jan. 28 for Fred Mulder

Fred Louis Mulder Sr., age 90, died Monday, Jan. 15. He enjoyed golfing, spending time with family, watching the Detroit Tigers and Michigan Wolverines, and traveling. Fred served his country…

Editor January 18, 2024

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The Wayland High School freshman team, 1985-86, coached by Rick Morse 25 Years Ago — Jan.…

Editor January 18, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: Bitter lessons taught by extreme cold

by Robert M. Traxler The recent snowstorm, coupled with low temperatures, was a walk down memory lane. As a young lieutenant my first post, was in the United States Army…

Editor January 18, 2024

Community Notices

Crash on 131 expressway backs up traffic in Wayland

An accident on the U.S.-131 southbound expressway between Dorr and Wayland caused traffic to be backed up from the Main Street light in Wayland to the highway. Motorists are advised…

Editor January 18, 2024

Columns

Yes It’s True: I’ve come to enjoy biased broadcasters

The late, great Van Patrick. My all-time favorite football broadcaster. Perhaps the most pleasant sports surprise this year has been the Detroit Lions, who will play in the second round…

Editor January 17, 2024

Community Notices

Wayland Farmers Market again seeking manager

Downtown Wayland is looking for a Farmers Market manager to help grow the market for the 2024 season. This position is a paid part-time position through the city. The manager…

Editor January 17, 2024

Community Notices

Bygone Days publication delayed by weather again

Because of the inclement weather Wednesday, publication of the Bygone Days local history column for the second straight week will be delayed at least until Thursday, also weather permitting. The…

Editor January 17, 2024

Obituaries

Funeral will be Friday at Dorr chapel for Cliff Navis

Gale “Cliff” Navis, age 85 of Salem Township, died Monday, Jan. 15. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Jan; children…

Editor January 17, 2024

Community Notices

Martin grad seeks 42nd District State Rep. position

Austin Marsman and supporters at a kickoff rally Tuesday. Martin High School graduate and former Board of Education member Austin Marsman announced Tuesday that he is a candidate for State…

Editor January 17, 2024

Community Notices

Wayland Township Clerk to retire in Nov. after 12 years

Wayland Township Clerk Ann McInerney announced at Tuesday night’s Township Board meeting that she will not seek a fourth term. McInerney, a Republican, will have been clerk for 12 years,…

Editor January 17, 2024