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Former Wayland state trooper Darrell Vander Ark dies at 72

Former Michigan State Police Trooper Darrell D. Vander Ark, 72, of Byron Center, died Saturday, June 20 after a year struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. Darrell retired from the Michigan State…

Editor June 23, 2015

Articles

Potential buyer no longer interested in North Main property

Denny Meyers of Tool & Die Inc., potential buyer of property in the 600 block of North Main Street if it could be rezoned from business to light industrial, has…

Editor June 23, 2015

Articles

Growing General RV’s business expansion plans approved

The General RV dealership and service center continues to grow so much that it plans to expand at its current site on Reno Drive in Wayland. The business, headquartered…

Editor June 23, 2015

Coming Events

Dorr, Hopkins, and Green Lake plan 4th of July celebrations

The communities of Dorr, Hopkins and Green Lake will have their annual Fourth of July celebrations the weekend of Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 3, 4 and 5, A variety…

Editor June 23, 2015

Columns

Ranger Rick: Wage equality campaigns are lots of nonsense

"You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot help small men by tearing down big men. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot lift…

Editor June 23, 2015

Community Notices

Between the Buns restaurant at gas station in Dorr closes

The Between the Buns restaurant inside the Marathon gas station in Dorr at the corner of 18th Street and 142nd Avenue has closed. In a Facebook message, it was reported…

Editor June 23, 2015

Obituaries

Service Thursday at Gun Lake for Mary Sytsma-Swanson, 70

Mary E. Sytsma-Swanson, 70, of Wayland and Gun Lake, died Saturday, June 20. Mary loved spending time with her family, playing cards, boating, traveling and going shopping. She is survived…

Editor June 22, 2015

Articles

Wayland schools adopt new budget, but not without issues

The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening adopted the fiscal year 2015-16 budget, but not without comment. Some board members expressed dissatisfaction with learning about a $22,000 expense for athletic…

Editor June 22, 2015

Features

Two WHS students take part in Metro High Police Academy

Two Wayland High School students attended and completed the Metro High Police Academy last week. This unique program offers interested high school juniors and seniors a hands-on look at law…

Editor June 22, 2015

Coming Events

Open house Thursday afternoon for retiring Pierre Brazeau

A public open house is being planned for 3 to 6 p.m. at Wayland City Hall for Pierre Brazeau. Brazeau is retiring at the end of this month after working…

Editor June 22, 2015