Month: May 2021

Columns

Army Bob: We must call out the ‘let them die’ socialists

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by Robert M. Traxler In a recent editorial our esteemed editor made the point that we all should still mask up, as no one knows for sure who is vaccinated and who is not. Fair point; I will still mask up even though I am fully vaccinated, but at this...
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Wildcats sweep O-K Green champ; showdowns ahead?

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Emma Ludema The Wayland varsity softball team is about to enter the home stretch of its comeback season with an overall record of 27-3. The Lady Wildcats Wednesday took both ends of a doubleheader against O-K Green Conference champion Zeeland West 4-1 and 14-0 and they have only a doubleheader...
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Ethan Snyder wins top music program honors at WHS

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Ethan Snyder, shown with his band teacher Kelly Tilley Smith (left), and orchestra teacher, Karen Nofsinger, as a member of orchestra, band and jazz band,  was awarded a $500 scholarship and named orchestra's musician of the year. The awards were announced at Tuesday night's ceremonies at the Wayland High School...
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Mobile vaccine unit to be at Martin Methodist June 3

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The Allegan County Health Department will be administering Covid-19 vaccines from their Mobile Unit next Thursday (June 3) at the Martin United Methodist Church parking lot from 4:30 to 7 p.m. organizing this event (not directly affiliated with the school). Community activist Austin Marsman is organizing the event.
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Two soccer goals honor retired Pine Street principal

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After the retirement of Pine Street Elementary Principal Jennifer Moushegian in the spring of 2019, the Wayland Intermediate PTO purchased two soccer goals in honor of her dedication and service to the school system and specifically Pine Street Elementary. However, because of COVID restrictions, they had been unable to present...
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Editorial

‘Big Gretch’ is living inside State Rep. Johnson’s head

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ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Rep. Steve Johnson Our State Representative, Steve Johnson, “The Maskless Marvel,” appears to be so obsessed with making Gov. Gretchen Whitmer look bad that he’s willing to make taxpayers pay for her alleged indiscretions....
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — May 21, 1996 Fighter jets streamed over the skies above Wayland during the Memoria Day parade and ceremonies. Members of the Wayland Township Board are discussing the possibility of levying a four-mill...
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Counselor, psychologist retiring this year at WHS

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Lisa Gulch Eileeen Chaffee Wayland High school celebrated retirees Lisa Gulch, Guidance Counselor, and Eileen Chaffee, School Psychologist, Tuesday. The two are retiring at the end of this academic year to many thanks for longtime service to the district.
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Two Wayland seniors earn Citizenship Award honors

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Two Wayland High School seniors were presented with the prestigious Citizenship Award for a high academic standing and showing leadership and good citizenship throughout their high school careers. The award was given by Principal Tom Cutler to both Cassidy Martens and Trenton Hoaglin at the annual Honors Night assembly at...
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WHS welcomes 4 inductees into Alumni Hall of Fame

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William and Eric Hooker Four new honorees were inducted into the Wayland Union Schools Alumni Hall of Fame Tuesday during the Senior Award Night at the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center. The four were William and Eric Hooker (posthumously), Lisa Schroeder Banas, and Alan Baugh. William and Eric Hooker were nominated by Mary Hooker-Tong, daughter...
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