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Wayland High School freshman takes his own life

The Wayland community and Wayland High School today has been stunned by the news a freshman took his own life Thursday night. Ayden Steinberg was found in the barn next…

Editor March 17, 2023

Columns

One Small Voice: Say it loud, I’m woke and proud

Woke: Aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of race and social justice). — Definition courtesy Mirian-Webster Dictionary online. by Lynn Mandaville I’d like…

Editor March 16, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: We must stop demand to win drug war

by Robert M. Traxler The only way to control illegal drugs is to stop or massively curtail demand. Cocaine was made illegal in 1914 in the Harrison Narcotics Act, along…

Editor March 16, 2023

Features

Steeby, Baker kids exceed goals for Heart Challenge

Baker and Steeby Elementary students finished up their "Kids Heart Challenge" this month. Steeby had a goal of $7,000 and ended up raising $9,777. Baker had a goal of $11,000…

Editor March 16, 2023

Columns

Yes It’s True: Neutral family restrooms is a good idea

“The only thing we have to fear is… fear itself!” — President Franklin D. Roosevelt in his inaugural address in March 1933. It long has been my opinion that fear…

Editor March 15, 2023

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) 25 Years Ago— March 16, 1998 Wayland Union Schools will continue to officer drivers’ education, but…

Editor March 15, 2023

Features

MASB honors 2 Wayland School Board members

Becky Hohnke Dan Cassini Two Wayland Board of Education members earned awards from the Michigan Association of School Boards last year for their efforts to improve their leadership skills, demonstrating…

Editor March 15, 2023

Obituaries

Celebration of life planned at VFW for Letha Zimmer

A celebration of life will be held at the Wayland VFW from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, for Letha Zimmer, who died Feb. 19 at the age…

Editor March 15, 2023

Articles

Country Cat Lady to open unique cat therapy service

Jen Kuyt, known to many as the Country Cat Lady, is opening the Catz Den at 120 S. Main St., in downtown Wayland in May. The Country Cat Lady will…

Editor March 14, 2023

Articles

Plan Commission OKs W. Superior site for pot sales

The Wayland City Planning Tuesday night agreed to recommend the City Council approve a special use request from Green Planet LLC to establish a marijuana business at 122 W. Superior…

Editor March 14, 2023