(no title)

Celebration of life will be Thursday for Matt Engle

Matthew Wayne Engle, age 41, died Saturday, May 29, at his home. Matt had many hobbies, including playing hockey, riding motorcycles, doing home renovation projects, cooking and enjoying U of…

Editor June 2, 2021

Obituaries

Celebration of life Sunday for ‘Buster’ Potter of Dorr

Adrian "Buster" Potter, age 74, of Dorr, died Friday, May 28. Buster grew up in Conklin, where he worked on a farm as a young boy. He later married his…

Editor June 1, 2021

Columns

The more things change, they really stay the same?

Because I don’t watch much television these days as an aging curmudgeon, I have turned to Podcasts for my entertainment and/or edification. Today I was treated to a brand spanking…

Editor June 1, 2021

Obituaries

Prayer service planned for Martin native Jim McGuire

Martin native Jim McGuire died Friday, May 28. He was 84. He was born March 14, 1937, to Bernard and Mildred (Brown) in Martin. The oldest of nine children, Jim…

Editor May 31, 2021

Community Notices

Memorial Day parades make a triumphant return

Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, was back with a vengeance in Wayland, Martin and Hopkins, as parades honoring the fallen were held in all three communities. In the cover…

Editor May 31, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: Don’t forget reason for Memorial Day

It is Memorial Day weekend: The kick-off for the summer season. But while we are celebrating with family gatherings, picnics and burgers on the grill, let us not forget the…

Editor May 30, 2021

Obituaries

Celebration of life June 12 for Dick Musselman, 86

Dick Musselman of Dorr died Monday, May 24, at home. He was 86. Dick was born in Kalamazoo July 18, 1934, son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. Following his…

Editor May 30, 2021

Community Notices

‘Save the Date’ for Gun Lake Winterfest is Feb. 19, 2022

Yet another sign that the battle against the Coronavirus seems to have turned the corner is the announcement of a "Save the Date" for Feb. 19, 2022 for the Gun…

Editor May 29, 2021

Columns

U.S. needs to hear it: ‘When will we ever learn history?’

EDITOR’S NOTE: This column was written almost two years ago, and now that we finally are pulling out of Afghanistan, I think it's timely. And never forget Georges Santayana’s famous…

Editor May 29, 2021

Articles

Top scholars announced for Wayland’s Class of 2021

The top scholars for the Wayland High School Class of 2021 have been announced. Earning Summa Cum Laude (4.0+grade point averages) were: Cassidy Martens of Wayland is the daughter of…

Editor May 29, 2021