A misunderstanding of a new flag placed in Dorr Township led to political commentary and controversy Thursday night. Citizen Thomas Woodward approached the Township Board asking if a new flag…

Local motorists and pedestrians this week may be a little confused by a multitude of cars, trucks and SUVs parked at the abandoned lot at the corner of Reno Drive…

Downtown Wayland’s Monster Mash celebration is back, scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Included will be a live DJ, food trucks and fun for all ages.  Visitors…

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr): 25 Years Ago — Oct. 23, 2000 Editor Nila Aamoth wrote a Soapbox piece challenging the…

by Joseph Schultz After two months of delays, McDonald’s representatives finally brought their site plan to the Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night, but the project remains on hold. The…

Richard James “Justin” Beukema, age 83, died Tuesday, Oct. 21. Rich enjoyed sailing, farming, gardening, and spending time with his family. He loved the many cats he had over the…

Ruth Virginia Perry, three weeks shy of her 100th birthday, died in the early hours of Thursday, Oct. 16, at Beacon Hill Apartments in Grand Rapids. She was born Nov.…

The Wayland City Council Monday night elected officers for the local Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayor Pro Tem Joe Kramer was chosen chairman, Councilman Steve Stepek vice chairman and Councilwoman…

Jean Vander Veen, age 93, died Friday, Oct. 17. Jean enjoyed working at the family farm and raising, feeding and tending to their chickens. Most importantly, she cherished her faith…

Bryce Everett Olson died Saturday, Oct.18, in Byron Center. Born March 14, 1936, he was 89. Bryce married Margaret Schaendorf of Wayland on Feb. 11, 1961. They raised their daughters…