Officials and staff at Wayland Union Schools continue to perform tasks associated with the bond approved a little more than a year ago. Here, workers are installing new windows at the middle school media center, one of many repairs and renovations promised.
Kimberly Sue Contreras, age 50, died Tuesday, June 18. She is survived by her husband, Jaime Contreras; children Andrew (Katie) Contreras, Timothy Jr. (Holly) Muller; grandchildren Austin, Lukas, Lincoln, Lauren Muller; siblings Liz (Joe) Serba; brother-in-law, Phil Wilson; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Leonard
Rebecca Sue Cornelia (Dykstra), age 57 of Hopkins, died Sunday, June 16, surrounded by her family. Rebecca was a 1985 graduate of Wayland Union High School, where she passionately shined in volleyball. Her work career consisted of many years in various quality control positions. Her favorite things in life were days at the lake, being
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 21, 1999 Globe sports writer and photographer Scott Sullivan captured Wayland High School varsity softball pitcher Amber Willison throwing in the quarterfinal contest between the Wildcats and the state’s No. 1-ranked Wyoming Rogers. Wayland won the
The Allegan County Health Department is advising area residents against swimming in Lake Michigan at Oval Beach because of elevated E. coli levels, above the state’s limit for total body The ACHD has posted an advisory sign at the beach. ACHD will be taking additional samples and will provide an update when the advisory is lifted.
The oppressive heat has caused the Wayland Farmers Market to shut down operations from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at the City Park. The market will resume regular hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the park.
The Dorr Township Fire Department is singing the praises of two local women who were good samaritans who helped save the life of a driver Friday night in a traffic crash that involved a fire. Dorr Fire officials said they responded to a traffic crash on north bound U.S.-131 involving multiple vehicles. Danielle Casarez. and
We Baby Boomers can’t help but notice the explosion of advertisements for drugs that are supposed to help us deal with the indignities of growing older. Our television sets are inundated by ads for all kinds of drugs that are purported to help us lose weight, hear better, see better, relieve aches and pains we
by Kathy Hamman Miller This is one of my favorite meals to make because it’s fast and easy. Of course, the size of the cabbage heads, carrots, and onions will vary, so use what you have and want for this recipe. Like Grandma used to say a pinch of this and a dab of that!
To the editor: “Love our Kids; Lock Your Guns.” You may have seen yard signs, shirts, pins and banners around town with this important message. The United Church of Wayland stands behind that motto through efforts with gun owners, law enforcement, city and township government, area schools and concerned citizens, working together to protect children
