Editor

Service will be Saturday for WHS grad Chris Frank

Chris E. Frank, age 57, of Byron Center, died Sunday, Aug. 6. A graduate of Wayland High School, Chris was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, co-worker and a huge U of…

Editor August 8, 2017

Articles

Old Smith Lumber & Coal building to become event center

The former Smith Lumber & Coal business that was started in 1898 and closed in 2005, now will become a venue for banquets, wedding receptions and and reunions, including a…

Editor August 8, 2017

Sports

Former WHS standout to compete in Seoul, South Korea

Joann Worden (Lodenstein) , a 1992 Wayland High School graduate. is headed to Seoul, South Korea, in November to compete in the world championships in kettlebell lifting. This past Saturday…

Editor August 8, 2017

Columns

Ranger Rick: Electric cars won’t replace gassers anytime soon

EDITOR'S NOTE: Rick is on sabbatical this week, but he asked his good friend Army Bob to pinch hit for this week's column: by Robert M. Traxler Electric cars are…

Editor August 8, 2017

Obituaries

Former Wayland elementary teacher Ida Warner dies

Ida Mary Warner (nee McCutchan), age 80, died Wednesday, Aug. 2. A former Wayland elementary teacher and wife of teacher-coach Jack Warner, she lived in Otsego, but most recently resided in…

Editor August 8, 2017

Sports

WHS soph Charlie Toman wins Dwarf Games archery silver

It's been a remarkable journey to Guelph, Ontario, for Wayland High School sophomore Charlie Toman (left, dressed in black), son of John and Jada Hinkle Toman of Shelbyville. He and…

Editor August 7, 2017

Articles

Wayland Main Street program named among 11 best in U.S.

The City of Wayland’s Main Street program has been rated one of the nation’s 11 best, according to the national organization. City Councilwoman Jennifer Antel announced the development at Monday…

Editor August 7, 2017

Articles

Restroom policy in City Park to remain gender neutral

The City Park has had family restrooms for the last couple of years, and despite some complaints, it isn’t likely they will be reverted backs to “men’s” and “women’s” any…

Editor August 7, 2017

Articles

City of Wayland seems fine with adopting chicken ordinance

The Wayland City Council made it clear Monday night there’ll be no pusillanimous pussyfooting on the issue of developing a local chicken ordinance. Council voted 5-1 to direct City Manager…

Editor August 7, 2017

Sports

WHS sophomore’s team makes World Dwarf hoops finals

Charlie Toman, a sophomore at Wayland High School, is a member of one of two USA teams competing in the 2017 World Dwarf Games in Guelph, Ontario. He and his…

Editor August 6, 2017