Editor

Let’s continue our commitment to quality local schools

Dear Wayland Union Schools voters, Why would an 81- year-old veteran with no children currently in the Wayland Union Schools want to vote “yes” to the current bond proposals? A…

Editor April 19, 2017

Features

Wayland man nominated for ‘Building Bridges’ award

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…

Editor April 19, 2017

Sports

Vikings boys, girls have merry romp in track duals

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…

Editor April 18, 2017

Articles

Dorr Plan Commission delays trailer business site plans

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…

Editor April 18, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats upended on the court by Middleville

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…

Editor April 18, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats stymied by league power South Christian

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…

Editor April 18, 2017

Sports

Wildcat golfers 15th in tournament at Egypt Valley

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…

Editor April 18, 2017

Community Notices

New United Church pastor’s installation will be April 30

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…

Editor April 18, 2017

Columns

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

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…

Editor April 18, 2017

Community Notices

Flurry of economic activity in the works on Reno Drive?

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.…

Editor April 18, 2017