Month: December 2017

Lady Wildcats take O-K Gold-Green bowling opener

Post has published by Editor
The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team launched its O-K Gold-Green Conference bowling season Monday with a resounding 22-8 victory over Grand Rapids Christian at Park Center Lanes in Grand Rapids. The Lady Wildcats started slowly in the two Baker matches, with a 111+158=269, but earned six of the 10 points....
Read More

Memorial service Wednesday night for Donald Knott

Post has published by Editor
Donald Arthur Knott, age 56, died at his home in Dorr Saturday, Dec. 2. Throughout the course of his disease, Don's faith in God never wavered. Don is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kathy (Looyenga) Knott; his children, Audra (Rev. Aaron) Warner, Rev. Andrew (Amanda) Knott, Amanda (James)...
Read More

Brian Lapp, outdoor and car enthusiast, dies at 58

Post has published by Editor
Brian Lapp, age 58, died Monday, Dec. 4. Brian enjoyed going to classic car shows, hunting and fishing. He was also an Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed listening to his music. He is survived by his sister Tamura Bush; nieces and nephews Scott (Alison) Bush Jr., Rebecca Bush, Dustin Bush,...
Read More

Memorial service Friday in Wayland for Tim Dimock I

Post has published by Editor
Timothy “Tim” Dimock I, age 67, died Sunday, Dec. 3. Timothy was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his family and going to events for his grandchildren. He enjoyed golfing and woodworking and spending time with his many friends. He is survived by his wife of 45 years,...
Read More

Wildcat boys lose to GR Christian in Gold bowling debut

Post has published by Editor
The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team opened O-K Gold-Green Conference dual match season play with a 22-8 loss to Grand Rapids Christian. "Entering the first individual match, it was evident GRC had someone or something on their side," said coach Sherry Miklusicak. "Everything fell for them. It didn't seem to...
Read More

Joshua Eggleston is Wayland’s new city manager

Post has published by Editor
The Wayland City Council Monday night to offer a contract for new city manager to Joshua Eggleston, administrator for the City of Durand, Wisc. Eggleston, one of three finalists interviewed for the job Saturday morning and afternoon, is being offered a salary of $82,500. If he agrees to terms, he...
Read More

Missing mobile home recovered at Silver Creek Park

Post has published by Editor
The mobile home reported stolen from Wayland Township late last month has been found in Silver Creek County Park Sunday by Michigan State Police, Wayland post. Troopers were told the trailer was last seen on Tyler Road in Wayland Township being towed away near the intersection of 129th Avenue and...
Read More

The Subterranean: Enjoy the 12 Off Days of Christmas

Post has published by Editor
Tis the season... by Walter G. Tarrow While you await my next review, I’m serving up an early holiday treat. Twelve off the beaten path of 34th Streets and Wonderful Lives Christmas viewing choices. In this day and age of multiple media platforms, there will never be a shortage of...
Read More

Two former Wildcats play big roles in Davenport hoops

Post has published by Editor
  Zack Nieuwkoop Davenport University has transitioned successfully into NCAA Division II basketball and two big reasons are two freshman players who prepped at Wayland High School. The Panthers are 7-2 overall and they defeated Grand Valley 66-55 Saturday to move to 2-0 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference....
Read More

Wayland Union Schools wins early literacy grant

Post has published by Editor
The Wayland Union School District has been awarded $5,606.28 for the Acceptable Assessment Tools for Early Literacy Educators grant from the Michigan Department of Education. The funds will be used to offset expenses associated with NWEA testing in grades K-3 that are used to increase reading proficiency. Students take the...
Read More
Previous Next