Local Businesses

Wayland NHS students clean Little Free Libraries

Members of the Wayland High School National Honor Society have been tidying up the Little Free Libraries around the district this year for their community service project. The mini-libraries have…

Editor January 13, 2021

Community Notices

Latest Covid cancellation victim is Christmas parade

The Wayland Chamber of Commerce announced today that the annual Christmas parade has had to be canceled this year because of the threat of the Coronavirus. The event was scheduled…

Editor November 16, 2020

Articles

Covid-19 threatens Art Hop Dec. 4 celebration customs

The Covid-19 pandemic appears to be causing planners for the annual Art Hop event Friday evening, Dec. 4, to scramble to keep it alive. The situation is so critical that…

Editor November 2, 2020

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 4, 1995 A cover photo of Martin’s Kristin Fraaza showed her…

Editor September 30, 2020

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Historical Society in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 2, 1995 Hopkins farmer Orville Miller was taken to his final resting…

Editor July 29, 2020

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library) 25 Years Ago — July 5, 1995 Robert Tilson, 28, pleaded no contest in Barry County Circuit Court to…

Editor July 1, 2020

Articles

Splash pad, City Hall, local eateries opening in June

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s announcement that Michigan will open up even more next week in the wake of the COVID-19 health crisis has prompted the City of Wayland to make moves…

Editor June 1, 2020

Columns

Ranger Rick: Basement Joe practices identity politics

It is interesting to watch the Democrats and how they are trying to stay relevant. Joe Biden has a video from his house basement intending to spark his supporters. The…

Editor May 19, 2020

Columns

Yes It’s True: We do a poor job of keeping our promises

“The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” — Ancient proverb of unknown origins. “Venus if you do, I promise that I always will be true.” — Frankie Avalon,…

Editor May 3, 2020

Columns

Army Bob: Weighing compassion vs. common sense

EDITOR'S NOTE: Robert M. Traxler, aka "Army Bob," has had much experience in emergency preparedness during his career. He has graciously consented to writing more columns featuring advice to citizens…

Editor March 22, 2020