Editor

Wildcat golfers take 4th in 1st O-K Gold jamboree

The Wayland boys' golf team finished fourth among seven teams Wednesday in the first O-K Gold Conference jamboree at Quail Ridge golf club "The scores were low and very competitive," reported…

Editor April 20, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats turn back Zeeland West on soccer field

The Wayland girls' soccer team was able to secure its first home win of the season Wednesday,a 2-1 triumph over Zeeland West. "The first half was back and forth, with…

Editor April 20, 2017

Sports

Lady Vikings post shutout over Northpointe Christian

The Hopkins girls' varsity soccer team recorded its third straight victory Wednesday by turning back Grand Rapids Northpointe Christian 3-0. Goals were scored by Arika Hoffman, Taryn Kilbane and Megan…

Editor April 20, 2017

Sports

Field issues delay home softball, baseball openers

The Wayland varsity baseball team will play its first home game of the season Thursday, April 20. The varsity softball team has yet to play on its home field. School…

Editor April 19, 2017

Sports

Wildcat boys, girls both lose to GR Christian power

The Grand Rapids Christian boys’ track team is new to the O-K Gold Conference, but it’s already regarded as one of the top contenders for the league title. The Eagles…

Editor April 19, 2017

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

25 years Ago — April 22, 1992 Stephen Lawrence, 36, and Candy Lawrence, husband and wife, have been charged with murder and arson in connection with the death of Stephen’s…

Editor April 19, 2017

Community Notices

Dorr man sentenced to spend at least 10 years in prison

Benjamin Franklin Miklusicak of Dorr has been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for his conviction of being a sexual offender in possession of child pornography. He was…

Editor April 19, 2017

Obituaries

Funeral Saturday in Dorr for Caroline Emmon, 83

Caroline J. Emmons, age 83, died Wednesday, April 19. She was born May 17, 1933, in Martin Township, the daughter of Harold and Carra (Kriegh) Gruber. Caroline is survived by…

Editor April 19, 2017

Features

Two newest Alumni Hall of Fame members recognized

Embriette Hyde, a 2005 graduate, and Mary Jane Merren, WHS Class of 1967, became the newest members of the Alumni Hall of Fame at the Wayland High School Scholastic Honors…

Editor April 19, 2017

Editorial

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