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Ranger Rick: President-elect Trump to media: ‘Shove it!’

November 15, 2016

Hillary had everything – money, media in her back pocket and salivating at her every spoken word, sycophants saying she couldn’t be beat, contributors from foreign governments, dictators, moneyed interests pouring millions into her campaign coffers. The only thing she didn’t have were the “deplorable” voters she and her supporters...

WHS Student Council recognized for fund-raising

November 15, 2016

The Wayland High School Student Council received the 2016 Gridiron Giving Spirit of Giving Award Monday at the Gridiron Giving Celebration luncheon. They received the award for fund-raising efforts in early September to help support Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. They were one of three schools in the Grand Rapids area...

Former Airport Diner owner Jo Brand dies at 81

November 14, 2016

Josephine I. Brand, 81 of Wayland, died Friday, Nov. 11, at her home. Mrs. Brand was born Feb. 24, 1935, in Buchanan, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph and Dorothy (Boywer) Kuhl. Josephine spent most of her adult life cooking, not just for her family but for most of Wayland. She...

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Teachers’ pact extended, but aides’ woes continue

November 14, 2016

Though the Wayland Board of Education Monday night ratified an extension of the teachers’ contract for one more year, problems persist with another group of employees, classroom aides. The board agreed to an extension of employment, contracts with the district’s more than 160 teachers with a 1% increase in pay...

Wayland school bond issue split into 2 proposals

November 14, 2016

Wayland school district voters will be asked to decide on two different proposals next May in a special school bond election. The Wayland Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to split the proposals into one for academic facilities and the other for athletic facilities. One proposal will include:...

Service will be Friday for Robert Hoffius of Hopkins

November 14, 2016

Robert C. Hoffius, age 68, died Saturday, Nov. 1. Robert worked 28 years for Keeler Brass in Grand Rapids. He spent much of his retirement supervising while his brother, Ed, worked on their farm. Robert loved hunting, fishing, working on his vehicles and being outdoors. Robert is survived by his...

Democracy Tree: Chief O’Brien must fire officer Peters

November 14, 2016

EDITOR'S NOTE: Officers Peters Monday night announced his resignation. by Amy Kerr Hardin An Open Letter to Traverse City Police Chief Jeff O’Brien: Dear Chief O’Brien, Fire officer Michael Peters. With an understanding that you are committed to the often lengthy path of due process, note that his recent conduct...

Avery Hudson plans to play hoops at Davenport

November 14, 2016

Wayland High School senior guard Avery Hudson (seated center, with writing instrument) has signed on to join teammate Zack Nieuwkoop to play basketball at Davenport University next year. A four-year starter for the Wildcats, Avery is part of Wayland's First Family of basketball. He played for his father, Mike, brother...

Jennifer Antel is middle school C-C coach of year

November 14, 2016

Wayland Middle School track and cross country coach Jennifer Antel has been selected as the Michigan Track Coaches Association (MITCA) Middle School Coach of the Year for cross country. Ms. Antel's husband, Raymond III, is the head boys' cross country and girls' track coach for the high school. A busy...

Monday Moanin’: House speaker is 35 and inexperienced

November 13, 2016

Term Limits: The new Michigan Speaker of the House has 4 years of experience and is 35 years old. I’m sure he’s a bright guy. But four years? Would we hire a Superintendent of Schools after he/she taught school for four years? I hope we wouldn’t allow a teacher with...

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