Editor

Wayland Schools welcomes new food service director

Scott Larson was introduced to members of the Wayland Board of Education Monday night as the new food service director. Larson, who most recently was assistant food service director…

Editor September 11, 2017

Features

Unmask the Hawks’ mascot, you’ll find a WHS grad

When Wayland travels to Forest Hills Eastern Sept. 29 for an O-K Gold Conference battle on the gridiron, Wildcat fans might want to say hello and perhaps even chat with the…

Editor September 10, 2017

Columns

The Subterranean: Nary a dull moment with ‘The Boss Baby’

Review of The Boss Baby **** out of five stars Currently available on video by Walter G. Tarrow Wow! So colorful! And clever. And funny fun fun. And how could…

Editor September 10, 2017

Sports

Miklusicak to miss senior football season at Hope College

Former Wayland High School standout running back Mike Miklusicak was injured during preseason practice and is out for his entire season at Hope College.. Miklusicak and teammate Brandan Campbell last…

Editor September 9, 2017

Editorial

Watson Township Board should heed Sir Edmund Burke

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” — Sir Edmund Burke This famous quote applies to members of the Watson Township…

Editor September 9, 2017

Sports

Martin has defeated 2 opponents 91-0 on its home field

by Austin Marsman Martin thus far this season has found its home football field to its liking. The Clippers have outscored their opponents there 91-0 in two ballgames. Martin put in…

Editor September 9, 2017

Sports

Hopkins gridders lose another close one, 21-20 at Belding

Hopkins lost yet another football game by seven points or less Friday night, this time 21-20 at Belding in its O-K Silver Conference opener. The Vikings last year had no…

Editor September 9, 2017

Obituaries

Service is Monday for Mildred Lettinga, 84, of Wayland

Mildred Mildred Irene (Cutler) Lettinga, of Wayland, died at her home Thursday, Sept. 7, following several months of ill health. She was 84. Mrs. Lettinga was born Dec. 2, 1932, the…

Editor September 9, 2017

Sports

Wildcats almost give away O-K Gold debut, but beat TK

It almost seemed as though Wayland was trying to give away a football game Friday night. It was a good thing guest Middleville Thornapple Kellogg would have no part of…

Editor September 8, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: It’s permissible if it’s ‘a business decision’

"It's nothing personal... it's just business." — Stringer Bell on "The Wire." Actor Idris Elba acquired a lot of deserved fame for his role as Stringer Bell in David Simon's…

Editor September 8, 2017