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Ramblin’ Road: King and I aren’t really in ‘Nomadland’

Phyllis McCrossin by Phyllis McCrossin Since the release of the movie Nomadland last year, I’ve found a lot of people kind of raise their eyebrows when they learn King and…

Editor January 10, 2022

Articles

Proposal for new pool likely to face voters in August

Late last year, it appeared that members of the Board of Education and Wayland Union Schools officials were preparing a campaign for a bond issue for a new pool. But…

Editor January 10, 2022

Articles

Wayland School Board trustee resigns after 1 year

Wayland Union Schools Board Trustee Jason Shane has resigned from his position to accept an out-of-state job opportunity. Jason Shane Shane, who served for a little more than a year…

Editor January 10, 2022

Obituaries

Life celebration in May for Frances VanAllsburg, 93

Frances VanAllsburg, age 93, died Wednesday, Jan. 5. Frances was born in Prinsburg, MN, where she grew up with six brothers and sisters. She then moved to Michigan to attend…

Editor January 10, 2022

Editorial

It appears we have a choice, for once, in a GOP primary

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Bill Huizenga Fred Upton It appears Allegan County voters will have a rare opportunity…

Editor January 9, 2022

Columns

Pumpkin muffins recipe includes only 5 ingredients

by Kathy Hamman Miller This easy to make pumpkin muffin recipe has only five ingredients and is great when you’re short on time and need to whip up something tasty…

Editor January 9, 2022

Features

On the Rabbit River trail we can build a snowman…

During the two snowstorms last week in the Wayland area, there was a lot activity on the expressway because of semi and vehicle crashes, but in the simpler and quieter…

Editor January 9, 2022

Sports

Wildcat girls 3rd, boys have their moments at Jenison

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team finished third in the 18-team Jenison Invitational Saturday, while the boys rolled their best two-game series of the season to start the morning, with…

Editor January 8, 2022

Sports

Wildcats’ game called off; Martin boys claim 1st win

Lady Viking Corrie Wisser thinks about shooting over Sparta's zone defense. Though the Lady Wildcats won their game at Kenowa Hills Friday night, the Wayland boys' scheduled contest against the…

Editor January 8, 2022

Community Notices

Dorr Twp. farmer doesn’t appreciate snowmobiles tearing up wheat fields

Richard Snyder of Dorr Township has a bone to pick with an unknown group of snowmobilers who recreationally tore up his wheat fields recently. He posted on Facebook: "Nice job,…

Editor January 8, 2022