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Four applicants thus far for vacant City Council seat

Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston said he has received four applications thus far for the vacant seat on the City Council. The seat became vacant will with the death late…

Editor January 19, 2021

Community Notices

Allegan County’s death toll from Covid-19 now at 92

The death toll from the Covid-19 virus in Allegan County over the past week has increased from 87 to 92, but the infection rate has continued to decline, getting as…

Editor January 19, 2021

Sports

Coaches plan to livestream all WHS bowling matches

The O-K Gold Conference has announced there will be no spectators, including parents, at any winter sports contests, except perhaps basketball on a limited basis. Wayland girls' and boys' bowling…

Editor January 19, 2021

Columns

Ranger Rick: Trump got a lot done as our president

The four years of the Donald Trump presidency is almost over. Throughout the four years, he has been the driving force in getting things done, not just talking about it,…

Editor January 19, 2021

Articles

Hall of Fame nominations for WHS inductees sought

Wayland Union Schools is seeking nominations for inductees into the 2021 Alumni Hall of Fame. Nominate a candidate for consideration by sending the nominee’s name and qualifications to Wayland High…

Editor January 19, 2021

Articles

Hopkins School Board vacancy interviews Jan. 28

The Hopkins Board of Education will conduct interviews of three candidates for filling one vacancy at a special meeting Thursday, Jan. 28. Superintendent Gary Wood told board members Monday evening…

Editor January 18, 2021

Columns

Mini-Cheese Cakes, using vanilla wafers, a real treat

by Kathy Hamman Miller Mini-Cheese Cakes Place 24 cup cake liners in muffin tins and place a single vanilla wafer in each. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat until light…

Editor January 18, 2021

Obituaries

Service for Ken Nederveld, 76, of Dorr postponed

Kenneth Nederveld, age 76, of Dorr, died Friday, Jan. 15. Ken worked for OAK Construction for many years. You could always find him drinking coffee at Bunker Hill. He enjoyed…

Editor January 18, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: Does our adopted dog have ALS?

by Phyllis McCrossin We have one sick little puppy. Things are not going well for DK. We knew when we adopted him he had “some weakness” in his hindquarters. After…

Editor January 17, 2021

Editorial

All municipalities should offer virtual on-line option

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced article." It is an editorial by the editor “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” — An old proverb I urge all…

Editor January 17, 2021