March 2022 – Page 14

Wayland Middle School band wins Division 1 rating

The Wayland Middle School band earned a Division 1 rating Tuesday from the judges at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association district festival at Lakewood High School. The ensemble…

Editor March 2, 2022

Sports

Hopkins finishes regular season with upset victory

The Hopkins boys’ basketball team ended its regular season on a high note Tuesday with an impressive 51-34 victory over Kent City. The visiting Eagles, who in years gone by…

Editor March 1, 2022

Community Notices

Martin High School band earns Division 1 rating

Director Noah Miller For the first time in 15 years, the Martin High School Band has earned an overall Division One, Superior Rating. Director Npoah Miller said, "These students worked…

Editor March 1, 2022

Columns

When the other side of the world feels like next door

by Denise Dykstra “How is writing about war going to have anything to do with joy, Mama?” my 17-year-old son asked me as I tried to type out this post.…

Editor March 1, 2022

Community Notices

Wayland Supt. resigns to take position at Northview

Dr. Christina Hinds Wayland Union Schools Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds announced her resignation, effective June 30, 2022 to the Wayland Union Schools staff and community today. Dr. Hinds has served…

Editor March 1, 2022