March 2019 – Page 11

Winter: How can we miss you if you won’t go away?

Schools were closed and accidents abounded on the U.S.-131 expressway Tuesday morning, as winter refused to release its grip in West Michigan. March indeed came in roaring like a lion,…

Editor March 5, 2019

Community Notices

Murder Mystery dinner is March 15 at Fine Arts Center

The Wayland High School Improv students and the Murder Mystery Co. professionals will put on a murder mystery show Friday evening, March 15, at the Fine Arts Center, 870 E.…

Editor March 5, 2019

Sports

Lady Wildcats’ season ends in loss to 21-0 Hamilton

The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team concluded its season in the first round of the Division 2 district tournament at Hudsonville Unity Christian with a 63-27 loss to Hamilton. The…

Editor March 4, 2019

Sports

Lady Vikings’ offensive woes fatal in district defeat

The Hopkins girls’ varsity basketball team’s season came to an abrupt end in the opening round of the Division 2 district tournament at Hudsonville Unity Christian. The Lady Vikings were…

Editor March 4, 2019

Community Notices

Carpenter-millwright training center open house set

An open house for the new carpenters and millwrights training center on Reno Drive in Wayland will be held Monday, April 29. Councilman Abe Garcia told colleagues at the Wayland…

Editor March 4, 2019

Sports

Brothers Weber named to all-O-K Silver hoops team

Hopkins' Weber brothers, Drew (left) and Colin, both have been named to the O-K Silver All-Conference basketball team. Earning honorable mention accolades were seniors Nolan Smith and Tyler Zomerlei. Both…

Editor March 4, 2019

Sports

Amber Beggs finishes 48th in state qualifying round

Wayland High School senior Amber Beggs finished 48th in a field of 60 bowlers in the qualifying round of the state tournament at Century Bowl in Waterford last weekend. Beggs,…

Editor March 4, 2019

Obituaries

Melanoma takes Caleb Scheidel, 30, of Wayland

Caleb Dunbar Scheidel, age 30, died at home in Wayland Thursday, Feb. 28, after a courageous battle with melanoma. He was born Dec. 27, 1988, in Grand Rapids, to Phillip…

Editor March 3, 2019

Sports

Regional champ hockey team includes 2 from WHS

The regional champion Byron Center High School hockey team includes two team members from Wayland High School, Todd Myers (left) and Logan Clairmont. The Bulldogs claimed the regional crown Saturday…

Editor March 3, 2019

Obituaries

Former WAEMS employee Mary Rolfe, 71, of Dorr dies

Mary Sue Rolfe (Lago), 71, of Dorr, died Friday, March 1, at Trillium Woods. Mary loved volunteering in her grand-children's schools and participated whenever the opportunity presented itself. Prior to…

Editor March 3, 2019