Editor

Wayland officials welcome interim City Manager Larry Nielsen

Local officials Monday night welcomed interim City Manager Larry Nielsen for his first meeting. Nielsen, who retired after 10 years with the Village of Paw Paw, began duties Monday, about…

Editor October 2, 2017

Features

Wayland Education Foundation grant recipients listed

The Wayland Union Education Foundation has awarded more than $35,000 in Innovation Grants and National Teacher Conference Grants this year. The following is a list of this year's recipients: • Marissa Hackbardt,…

Editor October 2, 2017

Editorial

A free speech issue has been hijacked for propaganda

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. “An' I don't mind 'em switchin' sides, An' standin' up for things they believe…

Editor October 1, 2017

Columns

The Subterranean: ‘Mother!’ is my wife’s worst nightmare

A review of Mother! **** 1/2 out of five stars Currently in theaters by Walter G. Tarrow My wife has made our home the heart and soul and be all…

Editor October 1, 2017

Sports

Lady Vikings win 4 of 6 matches at Saranac Invitational

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team won four of six matches Saturday at the Saranac Invitational. The Lady Vikings defeated Tri Unity 25-8, 25-15 and Grand River Prep 25-18, 25-23 in…

Editor October 1, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats cop 5th place in Otsego Invitational

The Wayland girls’ varsity cross-country team placed fifth in a 17-team field Saturday at the Otsego Bulldog Invitational. Grand Rapids Christian, an O-K Gold Conference rival, won the meet with…

Editor September 30, 2017

Sports

Martin finally scores on Saugatuck, but loses 49-6

by Austin Marsman What Saugatuck had predicted to be an easy homecoming win over Martin turned out to be more of a battle, at least in the early going. But…

Editor September 30, 2017

Community Notices

Wayland Chrysler’s name, ownership changing Oct. 1

Wayland Chrysler's ownership and name will change officially as of Sunday, Oct. 1. In a letter to patrons and customers, Wayland Chrysler said, "There will be some changes for sure…

Editor September 30, 2017

Sports

Wildcats edged 21-20 by Gold foe Forest Hills Eastern

The Wayland varsity football team dropped a 21-20 heartbreaker Friday night at Forest Hills Eastern. The loss dropped the Wildcats' season record to 3-3 overall and 2-2 in the O-K…

Editor September 29, 2017

Sports

Vikings halt 3-game skid with 42-14 win at Buchanan

Hopkins halted a three-game losing streak on the gridiron Friday night with a 42-14 victory over non-conference opponent Buchanan. The Vikings lost the previous two weeks to unbeaten foes Wyoming…

Editor September 29, 2017