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Memorial service will be Feb. 14 for Mike Davis and daughter ‘Cissy’

Michael J. Davis, age 71, of Wayland, died Monday, Feb. 2, at Alamo Nursing Home after a battle with cancer. His death tragically followed that of his daughter Teressa, "Cissy,"…

Editor February 3, 2015

Editorial

Wayland school officials, board twice violated Open Meetings Act

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Wayland Union School officials and at least four members of the Board of Education…

Editor February 3, 2015

Columns

Ranger Rick: Liberal thought seems to be bereft of common sense

If you’ve never read any of Thomas Sowell’s columns or books, you owe it to yourself to learn the ideas of one of the most exceptional minds of our time.…

Editor February 3, 2015

Articles

Courtney Baareman selected as new Wayland Fine Arts Center director

Courtney Baareman, formerly with Kenowa Hills Public Schools, has been selected new director for the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center. Baareman, who has ten and a half years of experience…

Editor February 3, 2015

Coming Events

Folk music gathering Saturday to stream first 30 minutes on Internet

Scooter McGee has agreed to make its Wayland debut at the next folk music gathering at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Vibrant Grains Restaurant, 142 S. Main St.…

Editor February 3, 2015

Sports

Wildcat girls climb to No. 2 in state Class B poll, boys slip to 7th

There was some movement in this week’s Associated Press statewide Class B high school basketball rankings. And some of it was puzzling. The Wayland boys, now 10-2 for the season…

Editor February 3, 2015

Columns

Wayland schools has NOT fired its snow plowing service

Mr. Young, Contrary to false hearsay at last night’s City Council meeting, the school district has not fired its snow plowing service. Facts: The district currently has the same plowing…

Editor February 3, 2015

Obituaries

Services will be Thursday for Dorathe Tylzynski, 71, of Dorr

Dorathe Tylzynski, 71, of Dorr, died Jan. 31. Dorathe was a member of Grand Rapids First Assembly of God. Dorathe is survived by her son Jon Tylzynski; her granddaughters Angie…

Editor February 2, 2015

Articles

City of Wayland, finance director receive praise from auditor

The Wayland City Council and Finance Director Cheri Parrish were praised by the city's auditor Monday night for having its financial house in good order. Peter Woldman, representing Gabridge &…

Editor February 2, 2015

Articles

City Council, DDA to share engineering costs for new traffic light

The City of Wayland and the Downtown Development Authority likely will split the costs for engineering for a new traffic signal at the intersection of Main and Superior streets. The…

Editor February 2, 2015