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Memorial service will be April 11 for Kevin Spicer, 42

Kevin Lee Spicer, age 42, of Wayland, died Wednesday, March 4. Kevin earned his nicknames “Good Time Charlie” and “The Legend,” which he acquired over the years. He had more…

Editor March 14, 2020

Editorial

We need another FDR in perilous American times

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I hereby recommend all who read this to go to You Tube and…

Editor March 13, 2020

Columns

Barry Hastings: Rounding up the usual suspects

A hundred and one years ago, an influenza pandemic killed 20 million people around the world, and infected 500 million. The first world war raged across Europe with no end…

Editor March 13, 2020

Community Notices

JC Wheeler Library in Martin suspends programs

In light of the closing of Michigan schools and based on recommendations from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the JC Wheeler Public Library will suspend all programming…

Editor March 13, 2020

Columns

Army Bob: So the Dems are down to 2 old white men

Senator Mazie Hirono (D- HI) previously stated, “Old white men should just sit down and shut up.” OK, is she including Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders, the…

Editor March 13, 2020

Community Notices

Area public schools to be closed March 16 to April 5

Most Allegan County public schools were in session today, but all others in Michigan will be closed from March 16 to April 5 because of the threat of spreading the…

Editor March 13, 2020

Articles

Leighton to install cameras to catch juvenile hooligans

Leighton Township officials have had enough of the antics of young teen hooligans who have been vandalizing the township hall. The Township Board agreed Thursday evening to install video cameras…

Editor March 12, 2020

Obituaries

Chuck Andrysiak, Watson trustee, dies in traffic crash

Watson Township Trustee Chuck Andrysiak died Monday from injuries in a car accident. He was 58. Andrysiak, who retired as a senior process development specialist at Pfizer in Kalamazoo, served…

Editor March 12, 2020

Sports

‘Cat frosh sensation makes D-2 all-state bowling team

Wayland High School freshman Kadence Bottrall has been named to the first unit of the Division 2 all-state bowling team. Her coach and father, Eric, commented, "I can’t be more proud of…

Editor March 12, 2020

Community Notices

WHS Jazz Band earns Division 1 rating at districts

The Wayland High School Jazz Band, under the Direction of Kelli Smith, is coming home with a superior rating (Division 1) for the sixth year in a row. The ensemble…

Editor March 12, 2020