Leighton Township Fire Chief Matt Weston welcomes newest firefighter, Elaine Munguila The Leighton Township Board Thursday night approved an ordinance amendment that permits Paris Ridge Estates to expand its residential…

LeeAnne Clausen Wayland City Clerk Lee Ann Clausen this week submitted her resignation after serving for five years. Clausen, who came to Wayland in September 2020 from North Muskegon, cited…

Phyllis Joan Tuinstra, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and child of God, died Wednesday, Dec. 10. Born to Bastian and Nellie De Jager, Phyllis was one of five children raised…

Dwayne Goodman, age 59, died as a result of a traffic crash Monday, Dec. 8. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jayne Goodman. He is survived by his…

Parking expansion for Green Lake Calvary Church by Joseph Schultz The Leighton Township Planning Commission Wednesday night took up the proposed zoning amendment to deal with local water and sewer…

Because of inclement weather and school closures, the Then & Now historical library in downtown Dorr did not open its doors Wednesday afternoon. This means the "Bygone Days" weekly column…

The art work of Wayland Union High School senior Nora Gavin, was selected for this year’s district Christmas card! She was recognized at the Dec. 8 school board meeting for…

Senior star pitcher and infielder Madi Ludema (center, flanked by head WHS Coach Cheri RItz and assistant coach NIcki Cardosa) has announced she intends to further her education and softball…

Wayland is off to a terrific start thus far this season. The Wildcat boys Tuesday evening posted their third victory without a defeat by stopping Sparta 60-43. Hopkins, meanwhile, broke…

Mark Joseph Lutz, age 69, formerly of Wayland, died Nov. 26 at his home in Plainwell. He was born on June 25, 1956, to Joseph and Elizabeth Lutz, who preceded…