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Ron Henderson retires at WAEMS, Dorr Fire Dept.

Ron Henderson (wearing white shirt) has decided it is time to officially retire from Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS). He has been with the service since 2001. He also has…

Editor September 3, 2024

Community Notices

Forced entry, shooting clarified by Sheriff’s Dept.

Allegan County Sheriff’s deputies are saying the initial reports of a forced entry in Dorr Township were misleading. The department said in a press release this morning, “Initial information was…

Editor September 3, 2024

Obituaries

Retired Wayland elementary teacher Jan Sage dies at 75

Word has been received that former Wayland Union Schools elementary teacher Jan Sage has died at the age of 75. Ms. Sage was said to have taught at Dorr and…

Editor September 3, 2024

Articles

City officials prepare for arrival for new city manager

Though Wayland Mayor Jennifer Antel told City Council members Tuesday night that at least one “strong candidate” has interviewed for city manager, city government essentially remains in limbo temporarily. Since…

Editor September 3, 2024

Community Notices

Crash causes traffic backup on U.S.-131 freeway north of Dorr

A traffic crash on the the U.S.-131 freeway just north of Dorr caused a fuel spill and traffic backup because farm animals were involved. Authorities said a semi truck-trailer and…

Editor September 3, 2024

Articles

Schools officials try to explain branding and Wildcat logo issue

Wayland Union School officials today issued a letter to the community to explain the current Wildcat branding logo controversy. “We hope this message finds you well. We would like to…

Editor September 3, 2024

Articles

Yes It’s True: The govt. helped kill local weekly newspapers

While perusing the archives of the old Wayland Globe when I visit the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr, I’ve often come across material that helps explain today.…

Editor September 2, 2024

Community Notices

Retired WHS teacher cycling to fight children’s cancer

Retired Wayland High School social studies teacher Brian Pavey is taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer this month. He retired from Wayland schools in 2010.…

Editor September 1, 2024

Features

Fourth annual Balloonfest will be Friday, Saturday

The fourth annual Balloonfest is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6 and 7, at Calkins Field, also known as the Wayland Airport north of the city limits on Division…

Editor September 1, 2024

Columns

Easy skillet pork chops and gravy simple, creamy, delicious

by Kathy Hamman Miller This is a really simple basic gravy recipe for pork chops that is so creamy and delicious! The key to this yummy pork chop recipe is…

Editor September 1, 2024