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Motorcycle enthusiast Ernie Dalrymple dies at 85

Former Wayland man Ernest H. Dalrymple, age 85, died Sunday, Dec. 6,, in Grand Rapids. Ernest was a Harley Davidson motorcycle mechanic who enjoyed motorcycling and worked in many shops…

Editor December 8, 2020

Obituaries

John Andrysiak’s private service will be Thursday

Former Watson Township official John Andrysiak, died Sunday, Dec. 6, in Allegan. John, who served as Watson Township Sexton and was a member of the Board of Review, loved hunting,…

Editor December 8, 2020

Obituaries

Funeral at a later date for Betty Heath, 77, of Dorr

Betty Heath, 77, of Dorr, died Tuesday, Dec. 1. Born September 17, 1943, in Portageville, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Willford and Grace (Stover) Barnes and the…

Editor December 8, 2020

Obituaries

Visitation, mass is Dec. 18 for Anne Doublestein, 92

Anne Helen Doublestein (Chlebana), age 92 of Wayland died Tuesday, Dec. 1. Anne was born March 22, 1928, in Shelbyville. She will be remembered for her ability to “adopt" nearly…

Editor December 8, 2020

Articles

Jr. high Martin students join high school on line

All junior high and high school students at Martin will be getting virtual instruction after Tuesday of this week. Martin was one of the few school districts at the start…

Editor December 7, 2020

Articles

City adopts resolution affecting employees’ pay

The Wayland City Council Monday night adopted a couple of resolutions, one with the intention of saving the city a little money. With a nod to approaching budget difficulties because…

Editor December 7, 2020

Columns

Aunt Anne’s Corn Casserole joins Grandma’s recipes

by Kathy Hamman Miller Aunt Ann has brought this favorite recipe to all of the seasonal family functions over the years. However with this being the first year that she…

Editor December 7, 2020

Community Notices

Allegan County Covid-19 deaths up by just 1, to 40

The Allegan County Health Department Monday reported there have been 40 deaths attributed to the Covid-19 virus since the pandemic began last March. That figure is seven more deaths than…

Editor December 7, 2020

Community Notices

Community Clothes Closet holiday donations increase

United Church of Wayland is reporting a massive increase in people stopping in to use the Community Clothes Closet in the days leading up to Christmas. A spokesperson for the…

Editor December 7, 2020

Community Notices

Gun Lake Tribe revenue sharing totals lowest ever

The Gun Lake Tribe has announced fall revenue sharing payment of $5.7 million with state and local governments. The State of Michigan received $3,293,020 and the local revenue sharing board received $1,475,308. GLIMI, an economic…

Editor December 7, 2020