February 2015

Yes It Is, It’s True: My first year as an editor was tempestuous

My first experiences as an editor, more than 35 years ago, were tempestuous, to say the least. I had been sports editor at the Albion Evening Recorder for three years…

Editor February 28, 2015

Features

Lots of work ahead, but time to climb those golden stairs

These three Wayland High School seniors still cling to the dream that they will play one more time in front of local fans in the local gym. However, (from left)…

Editor February 28, 2015

Community Notices

‘Robin Hood’ production repeats tonight, Sunday afternoon

"Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest," billed as a fresh adaptation of the well-known English tale by Randy Wyatt, opened Friday evening at the Wayland High School Fine…

Editor February 28, 2015

Obituaries

Visitation will be Sunday afternoon for Richard Williams, 58

Richard J. Williams, age 58 of Wayland, died Thursday, Feb. 26. Dick is survived by his wife, Diane Williams; his children: Nicole (Addam) Kadrovach, Jennifer (Nick) Boes, Luke (Ashley) Wolters,…

Editor February 28, 2015

Obituaries

Memorial service will be Saturday, March 7, for Ruth Nienhuis

Ruth Nienhuis, age 72 of Wayland, died Tuesday, Feb. 24. Ruth was active at the American Disabled Veterans Bingo. She loved gardening, fishing and camping. Ruth is survived by her…

Editor February 28, 2015

Obituaries

Former owner of the Avalon, Andrew Chlebana, 82, dies

Andrew M. Chlebana, age 82, of Wayland,died Thursday, Feb. 26. Andrew was best known in the Gun Lake area as the owner of the Avalon. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and…

Editor February 28, 2015

Obituaries

Traffic accident in Otsego takes life of Wayland High School grad

Wayland High School graduate Pamela S. Knowlton, 55, of Otsego, died Thursday in a tragic accident in Otsego. She was born August 23, 1959, in Plainwell, the daughter of Larry…

Editor February 28, 2015

Sports

Lady Vikings end regular season at 6-14 with league victory

The Hopkins girls’ varsity basketball team finished its regular season with a 6-14 overall record with a 35-30 triumph over visiting Kelloggsville. The Vikings were 5-5 in the O-K Silver…

Editor February 27, 2015

Sports

Viking boys end regular season with win over Kelloggsville

The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team finished its regular season with a 9-11 overall record with a 69-59 victory over visiting Kelloggsville. The Vikings were 5-5 in the O-K Silver…

Editor February 27, 2015

Sports

Wildcats’ 2nd-half defensive blitz buries South Christian, 71-39

When Grand Rapids South Christian senior John Wassink scored six straight unanswered points in the first four minutes of the third quarter to pull his team to within two, 32-30,…

Editor February 27, 2015