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Wayland man nominated for ‘Building Bridges’ award

April 19, 2017

Keith Vandenberg of Wayland has been nominated for the Building Bridges Award by the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. This award is given annually to a non-Hispanic community member who has advocated on behalf of people of Hispanic descent. Keith, a member of the United Church of Wayland, is...

Vikings boys, girls have merry romp in track duals

April 18, 2017

Both the Hopkins boys' and girls' track teams cruised to dual meet victories Tuesday over O-K Silver Conference foe Grand Rapids North Pointe Christian. The Lady Vikings, to the surprise of no one, partied down in a 93-37 triumph and the guys did even better on the scoreboard with a...

Dorr Plan Commission delays trailer business site plans

April 18, 2017

Requests for site plan review and a special use permit from McDonald Modular Solutions for a temporary office business in Dorr are in a temporary holding pattern. A request for rezoning a small part of the 10.16-acre parcel from agricultural to business was recommended for approval 6-1 by the Dorr...

Lady Wildcats upended on the court by Middleville

April 18, 2017

The Wayland girls' tennis team had its overall season record evened at 2-2 by a 6-2 loss Monday to Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The Lady Wildcats managed only to win at No. 1 singles and No. 4 singles. Foreign exchange student Elena Campon won her match at fourth singles 4-6, 6-2,...

Lady Wildcats stymied by league power South Christian

April 18, 2017

Wayland dropped its home soccer opener 3-0 Monday night against perennial O-K Gold Conference power South Christian. "The game was even for most of the first half, but it was the Sailors who were able to break the deadlock and score on a set piece," reported coach Ben Sleeman. "The...

Wildcat golfers 15th in tournament at Egypt Valley

April 18, 2017

The Wayland varsity boys' golf team didn't have its best day Monday at a tournament at the Egypt Valley course in Grand Rapids. "It was a great day to play golf," said coach Chris Drew. "The course was in great shape and we were playing hard." The Wildcats wound up...

New United Church pastor’s installation will be April 30

April 18, 2017

The community is invited to attend the installation service of Pastor Bonnie Simerly to serve as pastor to the United Church of Wayland at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 30, at the church, 411 E. Superior St. The service will be officiated by the. Rev. Eugene James, regional minister of the...

Ranger Rick: Mrs. Clinton needs to retire from public life

April 18, 2017

We all have endured the long and hard fought presidential election in 2016. After such turmoil, you would think the newly elected president and the loser would be in two different dimensions, one in the spotlight, the loser being gracious and retiring to the political sidelines, as most losing presidential...

Flurry of economic activity in the works on Reno Drive?

April 18, 2017

The City Council Monday night agreed to sell a 25.11-acre city-owned parcel to developers Keith Nickels and Josh Otto. The parcel has frontage on both Reno Drive and 133rd Avenue. The purchase price is $20,000. "The sale will be contingent on a successful rezoning by the purchasers," said City Manager...

Wildcats end 5-game skid with victory in nightcap

April 18, 2017

The Wayland varsity baseball team picked up a 4-2 win in the nightcap of a doubleheader Monday at Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg. The victory ended a post-spring break slump for the Wildcats in which they had lost five straight games. Their overall record for the season now is 3-7. Picking up the...

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