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Army Bob: Ukraine’s move a game changer

by Robert M. Traxler Ukraine’s attack on Russian airfields, Operation Spider’s Web, was a master strike and a brilliant operation. The Russian Tu-95 and Tu-22M3 aircraft destroyed were used to…

Editor June 3, 2025

Articles

Two Wayland Council members are resigning

Grace Sefranik When the next City of Wayland election comes up this coming November, the names of two current council members will not appear on the ballot. Jerry Jansen III…

Editor June 2, 2025

Sports

Riley Homrich breaks own school record

Hopkins High School sprinter Riley Homrich did not place in the state Division 2 meet at Hamilton Saturday, but she broke the 100-meter school record again. This time she beat…

Editor June 2, 2025

Obituaries

Celebration of life set in Dorr for Elaine Birce

Elaine Ruth Birce died April 15 at the age of 93. Elaine will be remembered most for her love of spending time with her family. She also enjoyed music, dancing,…

Editor June 1, 2025

Community Notices

Ribbon cutting held for towing & recovery

A ribbon cutting took place Saturday afternoon at the new Fifelski Towing & Recovery business on the south side of 142nd Avenue to the immediate east of the Dorr Bible…

Editor May 31, 2025

Sports

Vikings’ softball coach calling it quits

Amy Bishop Funk has decided to give up coaching softball at Hopkins High School after seven years. She posted on Facebook Saturday, “Well all good things come to an end.…

Editor May 31, 2025

Sports

Wildcats win another district softball title

It was no surprise Saturday afternoon when Wayland scored yet another district tournament championship. The only real surprise came in the semifinal round when the ‘Cats escaped another upset bid…

Editor May 31, 2025

Sports

Wayland pole vaulter captures state title

Annika Ford, Kambria Moored, Ellarie Baugh, and Riley Homrich - 4x100m Relay posted a school record and O-K Silver Conference record time 49.62seconds. Wayland High School junior Evie Mathis finally…

Editor May 31, 2025

Obituaries

Janet Neuman’s mass scheduled for June 4

Janet Lynn Neuman, age 74, died Thursday, May 29. Janet was a woman of many talents and boundless kindness. She loved her crafts and scrapbooking with a passion she passed…

Editor May 31, 2025

Features

Celebration of life for Wayne Lapham later

Wayne E. Lapham, age 73, died Monday, May 26. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Patricia Lapham, and a son, Daniel Lapham. He was a long time resident…

Editor May 31, 2025