Wayland High School

Memorial service will be in Plainwell for Bill Rantz, 72

William “Bill” Rantz, age 72 of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, July 11. Bill served his country in the U.S. Navy. He loved to fish, play cards and lived for his grandchildren.…

Editor July 12, 2018

Obituaries

Memorial service slated for ’73 WHS grad John Shaw?

Word has been received that 1973 Wayland High School graduate John Shaw died July 2. There reportedly is no funeral planned, but a memorial service may be held later at…

Editor July 9, 2018

Sports

Wildcat bowler Dillon Smith wins state tournament

Wayland High School bowling standout Dillon Smith earlier this month captured first place in the Michigan State U.S. Bowling Congress Youth Tournament at Royal Scot Lanes in Lansing. Smith, who…

Editor July 8, 2018

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 5, 1993 The Penasee Globe published its “We Live Here” edition…

Editor July 7, 2018

Editorial

Council missed chance to ensure fair election Nov. 6

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. The Wayland City Council Monday evening somehow overlooked an opportunity to do an appointment…

Editor July 6, 2018

Articles

Joe Kramer appointed to open Wayland Council seat

Joe Kramer was selected Monday evening as the newest member of the Wayland City Council. Kramer, who succeeds the resigned Tracy Bivins, will serve at least until the general election…

Editor July 2, 2018

Community Notices

Three council candidates to be interviewed Monday

The Wayland City Council will conduct interviews of three candidates for the sat vacated by Tracy Bivins. The special meeting will get under way at 6 p.m. at City Hall.…

Editor June 30, 2018

Sports

Wildcat outfielder lands berth on all-state softball team

Wayland senior Chanlyn Commons was selected to the Division 2 All-State softball team as an outfielder by the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association. Teammate Abby Merice also earned honorable…

Editor June 22, 2018

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & How Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 23, 1993 The Apple Core Lounge and Wayland Township appear to…

Editor June 20, 2018

Sports

WHS grad Carter Morse’s RBI wins Bos All-Star game

Wayland High School graduate Carter Morse, shown hurling for a couple of innings here, drove in the winning run Tuesday evening with a gap shot in the seventh inning to…

Editor June 19, 2018