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Wayland schools awarded MSP $99,000 safety grant

The Wayland Union School district soon will be able to add more safety features, thanks to a nearly $99,000 School Safety Grant awarded by the Michigan State Police Department. All…

Editor February 14, 2017

Sports

Wildcat boys come up short on lanes vs. Byron Center

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team lost its O-K Gold/Green Conference finale of the season, 29-1 to Byron Center, bringing its overall season record to 6-11-1. "Byron Center is a…

Editor February 14, 2017

Columns

Ranger Rick: Common sense on the road not so common

I’m sure you see many things while driving that make you think about what the other driver is thinking or doing. I try to keep my eyes not only on…

Editor February 14, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats coach Bill Holbrook is back next month

Start spreading the news — Bill Holbrook's back in town next month. Holbrook, Michigan's Division 2 Coach of the Year, took a leave of absence in late December to coach…

Editor February 14, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats conclude league bowling season with win

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team concluded its O-K Gold/Green Conference season Monday with a 23-7 victory over Byron Center. The Lady Wildcats, ranked No. 5 in the statewide Division…

Editor February 14, 2017

Obituaries

Funeral will be Wednesday for Fran DeHaan of Moline

Fran (Ensing) DeHaan, age 94 of Moline, died Saturday, Feb. 11. She is survived by her children, Norma and Fred Rice, Marv and Ronda DeHaan, Elaine and Rick Yost; her…

Editor February 14, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: We personally recall snapshots of history

Just the other day, I played the progressive rock group The Nice’s version of “Rondo a la Turk,” a variation from the Piano Sonata No. 15 by Mozart and the…

Editor February 13, 2017

Articles

Wayland school officials insist growth drives bond issues

The campaign for the Wayland Union schools’ bond issue May 2 has begun in earnest. Subcommittees have been formed, informational sessions are being planned and there is a wealth of…

Editor February 13, 2017

Obituaries

Military graveside service set for Jerry Schricker, 75

Jerry Schricker, 75, died at his Salem Township home Saturday, Feb. 11. He was born Dec. 26, 1941, in Prairieville, the son of Robert and Katie (Whittemore) Schricker. Jerry graduated…

Editor February 13, 2017

Community Notices

Hopkins schools wins panic button systems grant

Hopkins Public Schools recently was awarded $10,215 from the 2017 Competitive School Safety Grant Program (CSSGP) through the Michigan State Police to install panic button systems at all of its…

Editor February 13, 2017