The community of Wayland was plunged into powerlessness Friday morning just before the start of the Summerfest celebration, A nearby resident indicated, “A power pole was hit by the people…

Wayland High School has announced the hiring of alum Caleb Wolf as new strength coordinator Caleb Wolf. Wolf, winner of the coveted Japinga Award in 2019 while prepping at Wayland…

This picture shows an example of what work crews are doing all across 146th Avenue between 18th and 14th streets. It is what the 123Net that people have already mentioned…

by Robert M. Traxler Riots continue in LA; is a new “summer of love” underway? Well, in excess of a billion dollars of damage and dozens dead during the last…

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 12, 2000 Lori Whipple, Bethany Arnett and Jessica Stortz were pictured…

Marilyn Lagendyk died Sunday, June 8. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of life gathering from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home…

Jacquelyn Kae (Rector) Godley died Wenesday, June 4, at the age of 58. Jackie was born May 30, 1967 in Grand Rapids to her late parents Glenn Rector and Sandra…

Local dignitaries promise a vibrant celebration of the annual Summerfest Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 13-15, in downtown Wayland.  Featured will be live entertainment, food galore and activities for all…

Marlene Alice (Pepper) Groeneveld, 87, of Byron Center, died June 7. Born on September 16, 1937, to Merland and Lillian Pepper, Marlene lived a life filled with love, music, and…

Roger Haveman, age 81 of Dorr, died Sunday, June 8. He was born June 15, 1943, in Grand Rapids. He is survived by his wife, Karen and dog, Peanut. Roger…