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Wildcats ranked No. 8 in 1st state-wide Class B poll

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team, despite two losses in seven games this season, was ranked No. 8 in the first state-wide Associated Press Class B poll. The Wildcats have…

Editor January 17, 2017

Articles

East Maple project to include only north side sidewalks

East Maple Street is next on the agenda for paving streets in the City of Wayland, but this year's project will be scaled back in terms of sidewalks. East Maple,…

Editor January 16, 2017

Sports

Wildcats bounce back from last week, but lose 19-11

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team bounced back from two disappointing losses last week, but came up short in a 19-11 verdict Monday against Forest Hills Eastern. The Wildcat boys'…

Editor January 16, 2017

Articles

Prospects dim for Selkirk Lake campground?

The Wayland Township Planning Commission has received a proposal from a group asking for zoning changes to accommodate a campground at the old “Warner’s Landing” campground property. The group is proposing…

Editor January 16, 2017

Articles

City manager confirms state shortchanged Wayland

Wayland City Manager Tim McLean last week attended a program on revenue sharing, sponsored by the Michigan Municipal League, and confirmed that Wayland and other cities have lost a lot…

Editor January 16, 2017

Sports

What’s the matter? Don’t you like to watch basketball?

The walking (or not) wounded for the Lady Wildcats girls' basketball include (from left) Samantha Nieuwkoop, Sam Shealey, Mari Biondo and Kennedy Helderop. The four have faithfully been at Wayland's…

Editor January 15, 2017

Columns

Barry Hastings: Trump’s course is not going to change

by Barry Hastings With ten (count 'em) American flags hanging behind the podium proclaiming his patriotism, the tweeting bluebird demonstrated his determination to keep communicating with the public via the…

Editor January 15, 2017

Sports

Martin cruises past Decatur to remain unbeaten in SAC

Martin's boys' varsity basketball team cruised to a 64-26 victory Friday night over Decatur to runs its overall season record to 5-2, 3-0 in its SAC division. The Clippers started the…

Editor January 14, 2017

Obituaries

Memorial service for Ron Winger, 75, will be Jan. 17

Ron Winger, age 75, of Leighton Township, died Friday, Jan. 13. He was born in Wayland Dec. 1, 1941, the son of Milford and Hattie (Bredeweg) Winger. He is survived…

Editor January 14, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcat bowling team just keeps rolling along

The Wayland girls’ varsity bowling team won twice in dual matches this week to improve their overall season record to 6-1-1. The Lady Wildcats had no trouble in turning back…

Editor January 13, 2017