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Burglary, vehicle theft suspect nabbed in Watson Twp. chase

Authorities apprehended a 26-year-old Jackson County man Tuesday afternoon after a high-speed chase through Barry and Allegan counties. The suspect, wanted for multiple felony crimes, was captured after he crashed the pickup…

Editor October 31, 2017

Features

Seven WHS singers advance to Regional Honors Choir

Seven Wayland Union High School students have advanced to the High School Regional Honors Choir. They will participate in the Regional Honors Choir Concert and auditioning for the state level…

Editor October 31, 2017

Columns

Ranger Rick: NFL players’ protests cause worry, and they should

The NFL is in dire straits, their estimated $14 billion business earnings last year are being jeopardized by those kneeling during the national anthem to protest. Let us forget what…

Editor October 31, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Kathy Worfel was a genuine sports pioneer

Wayland has a long and distinguished history of great female athletic achievements, but it's possible many aren't aware of the true pioneer in the field — Kathy Worfel. A classic…

Editor October 30, 2017

Features

‘Seussified Christmas Carol’ to be presented Nov. 17-19

Wayland High School’s theater students will present the play A Seussified Christmas Carol by Peter Bloedel Friday through Sunday, Nov. 17-19, at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center. The play…

Editor October 30, 2017

Sports

Martin boys 5th, girls 8th in Division 4 C-C regionals

Martin polished off a successful first year in cross country by taking fifth place in the Division 4 boys’ regional meet at Allendale Saturday. The Clippers recorded 96 team…

Editor October 29, 2017

Sports

WHS grad Tristen Ortiz to play in MIAA soccer semifinals

Tristen Ortiz, a 2017 graduate of Wayland High School, will be in action at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at Calvin College in the semifinals of the MIAA soccer tournament. Ortiz…

Editor October 29, 2017

Features

Local Trio continues to impress as Triple Barrel Band

by Austin Marsman Brothers Cameron and Jacob Conley, along with Clayton Brenner, started playing music together a few years ago after a rained-out bonfire forced them inside. A casual jam…

Editor October 29, 2017

Sports

Two former Wildcat standouts reunited for the last time

Two old Wildcat pals reunited for the fourth and last time Saturday as members of their respective MIAA college football teams. Linebacker Quentin Sweeny intercepted a pass for Kalamazoo College.…

Editor October 29, 2017

Articles

Four candidates seeking 3 seats on Wayland Council

Voters in the City of Wayland will see more than the local school bond proposal on the ballot Nov. 7. There are four experienced candidates seeking three open seats for…

Editor October 28, 2017