The most intensive winter snowstorm this year caused traffic headaches, slowed almost 500 church service and wreaked havoc on West Michigan Saturday and into Sunday. Meterologist emeritus Bill Steffens estimated…

Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie Schroeder, age 79, died Wednesday, Nov. 26. Jackie enjoyed spending time outdoors, watching nature go by, fishing, and spending quality time with her friends and family. Jackie…

Harmony Laker, a four-year star for Wayland High School in volleyball, basketball and softball, scored 10 points Saturday for Cedarville University (Ohio) in a 64-53 loss to Eckerd. The daughter…

Kathy Lynn Church of Allegan died Saturday, Nov. 22. She was 55. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home — Dorr…

Sharon Kay Shoemaker, 83, of Orangeville, died Friday, Nov. 21. Sharon was born on April 3, 1942, and graduated from South Christian High School. Sharon was a nurse for 52…

Due to inclement weather and poor anticipated road conditions, the Turkey Trot holiday run on Thanksgiving Day has been canceled. Hopkins High School cross-country coach John Wamhoff expalined, "If it…

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr): The very first Martin High School graduating class, 1890 25 Years Ago — Nov. 27, 2000…

Wayland Union Schools was host for a districtwide food drive in November to support the 436 students who may have been impacted by the temporary suspension of SNAP benefits. "Thanks…

Craig Allison Irwin, age 79, died Monday, Nov. 24, at his home in Wayland. Craig was young at heart…always. He was the hardest worker but behind the calloused hands and…

Another member of the Ritz family of Wayland has made her mark in the athletic arena. Mallory Ritz-Johnson this week was named to the first unit of the all-state volleyball…