2023 – Page 33

Wayland High is host for Legislative Debate Day

Wayland Union Debate was host for the annual Legislative Debate Day for students, coaches and teachers from across West Michigan Tuesday, Sept. 26. Debate Day cultivates a culture of academic…

Editor September 27, 2023

Sports

Clippers’ volleyball team sweeps Black River in 3

Martin 's volleyball team Tuesday evening swept Black River at home, bringing in a win in three sets, 25-19, 25-10 and 25-15. Katelin Bird led the Clippers in kills with…

Editor September 26, 2023

Obituaries

Service Saturday for John Keenoy, 56, of Shelbyville

John Robert Keenoy, age 56, of Shelbyville, died Friday, Sept. 22. With so many titles to name, he was always a leader and friend. John, son of John and Kathie,…

Editor September 26, 2023

Community Notices

Martin man speaks at rally for clean energy in Lansing

The Michigan League of Conservation Voters had a rally at the Capitol building in Lansing Tuesday, attempting to spread the message of a 100% clean energy future. The focus was…

Editor September 26, 2023

Sports

Wildcats down a runner, settle for 6th at jamboree

The Wayland boys’ varsity cross-country team placed sixth once again in an O-K Gold Conference jamboree, this one on Tuesday at the Yankee Springs State Park, Middleville Thornapple Kellogg’s home…

Editor September 26, 2023

Sports

Hopkins Equestrian team qualifies for ‘CC’ regionals

The Hopkins Equestrian team last weekend at the Barry Expo Center qualified for the District 19 regional competition, which will be held this weekend at Berrien Springs.

Editor September 26, 2023

Sports

WHS grad named MCCAA volleyball player of week

Wayland High School graduate Olivia Deeb has been named the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Western Conference Offensive Player of the week for posting the statistics as shown. She…

Editor September 26, 2023

Obituaries

Funeral will be Saturday for Justin Lee ‘JJ’ Slagter, 8

Justin Lee "JJ" Slagter of Martin, age 8, died Friday afternoon in a farm accident. Hewill be deeply missed by his parents Slagter Sr. and Elaina Baptiste; sister, Neveah; bonus-siblings…

Editor September 25, 2023

Articles

Wayland bond project gets the green light to proceed

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night decided to proceed as planned with the already started bond project work that was approved by voters last May. Board members were visited…

Editor September 25, 2023

Features

WHS Class of ’73 has mini-reunion at Auction House

Some members of the Wayland High School Class of 1973 had a mini-50-year reunion breakfast Monday at the Auction House Cafe just north of the city limits on Division Avenue…

Editor September 25, 2023