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Army Bob: Trump has a better idea about North Korea

October 20, 2016

A peace treaty is a formal arrangement to end war permanently. An armistice is just a temporary cessation of armed conflict. Usually, an armistice is the first step taken toward a peace treaty. Let’s talk about the United Nations’ role in the Korean War and the fact that war is...

WHS grad’s cross country teams make state in Colorado

October 20, 2016

Robby Young, a 2003 graduate of Wayland High School, coached his Rampart High School cross country boys' team to its fifth consecutive conference championship earlier this month and Thursday both the Rams' boys' and girls' team qualified for the state meet for the second year in a row. Young began...

ReCar Nation dealership has relocated to Plainwell

October 20, 2016

The used car dealership ReCar Nation, which sported an empty lot earlier this week in downtown Wayland, has relocated to Plainwell. Woody Woodcox, who bought the business from Nick Oetman at the corner of Maple and North Main earlier this summer, posted on this web site, “Hey everyone, thanks for...

Wayland High School Strings Orchestra has concert

October 20, 2016

The Wayland High School Strings Orchestra put together a concert for the public and parents at the Fine Arts Center. The ensemble is under the direction of Karen Nofsinger. (Photo courtesy of Cathy Witkop Dutkiewicz)

Yes It Is, It’s True: Dorr Twp. political circus is back

October 20, 2016

The political tempest that was so rampant in Dorr Township a few year ago appears to have been reignited this week by one its protaganists. Trustee John Tuinstra has been circulating by mail not only a pamphlet promoting his Nov. 8 general election candidacy, but also assertions attacking fellow Trustees...

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Five candidates seek 4 Wayland school board seats

October 20, 2016

EDITOR'S NOTE: Most of the information for this story was provided by Laurie Zywiczynski, public relations specialist for the Wayland Union School District. Two of the three contests for seats on the boards of education for Martin, Hopkins and Wayland school districts will be very quiet in the Nov. 8...

Memorial service Friday for Terry Lenardson, 67

October 20, 2016

Terry Michael Lenardson, age 67 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Wayland, died Monday, Oct. 17. He was preceded in death by his parents Wayne Lenardson and Darlene Beard. Terry will be remembered by his brother, Tommy and Lorraine Lenardson; his nephews: Tony Horling and Tommy Lenardson; his aunt, Linda and Hershel "Floyd"...

Visually impaired Hopkins junior uses tech to get around

October 20, 2016

by Tom Scheidel, AAESA Technology is helping a 17-year-old Hopkins High School student with a visual impairment meet many of her challenges. An iPhone, a GPS application and a support system enables Taylor Arndt, a junior, to attend high school, study and walk around her home town. As a result,...

Viking boys, girls retake 2nd in Silver; Velderman repeats

October 19, 2016

After stumbling just a bit last week in the last jamboree, the Hopkins girls’ and boys’ cross-country team Wednesday afternoon took back what they had along — second place in the O-K Silver Conference. And super sophomore Laura Velderman repeated as individual league champion. Two of her teammates, sophomores Jasmine...

Memorial service in Plainwell Monday for Ruth Doezema, 87

October 19, 2016

Ruth Doezema, age 87, of Martin, died Sunday, Oct. 16, at her home. She was born Sept. 20, 1929, the daughter of James and Edna (Portele) DeYoung and was raised in Wayland. Her father worked as a mail carrier while her mother was a homemaker. Ruth and her old sister, Evelyn, attend...

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