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Despite slight cost of living bump, Leighton officials nix pay raise

February 11, 2016

The Leighton Township Board Thursday night voted not to take a pay raise for the next fiscal year. Supervisor Steve Deer told his colleagues his research turned up the fact that the estimated cost of living increased by 0.7 percent in the first 11 months of 2015. So it’s possible...

Bryan Franck, Nicholas Couturier lead ‘Cats bowling comeback win

February 11, 2016

At first it appeared Catholic Central would pull off another upset over the Wayland boy's varsity bowling team Thursday, but Bryan Franck and Nicholas Couturier led the charge for a come-from-behind 19-11 victory. Down 10-0 after after losing the first two Baker games (158-169 and 170-184), the Wildcats weren't ready...

Proposed Leighton Township air park continues to attract attention

February 11, 2016

A proposed air park forLeighton Township continues to get a lot of attention, even when the issue isn’t on the agenda for public meetings. Developer Clark Galloway and partner Steve Deer, who also is Leighton Township Supervisor, have plans to install an air strip for planes on the former Brian...

Lady Wildcats break 1,000 in 1 game for 8th highest score in the state

February 11, 2016

Wayland girls' varsity bowling coach Bill Holbrook called it a historic night. Indeed it was. How many girls' bowling teams have combined to roll a 1,000 score in a single game? The Lady Wildcats rolled an amazing 1,052 Thursday afternoon while defeating Grand Rapids Catholic Central, notching the eighth highest...

WHS Theatriks to present ‘You Can’t take It with You’ Feb. 26-28

February 11, 2016

Wayland Union High School Theatriks will present "You Can't Take it With You" by George Kaufman and Moss Hart Friday through Sunday, Feb. 26-28. This comedic play is a story that takes place entirely in the large house of a slightly batty New York City family. The play is directed...

Martin comeback falls short against Fennville in defensive struggle

February 11, 2016

By Jon M. Gambee Fennville came out on top of a defensive struggle Tuesday night to beat Martin 36-33 in a non-conference game. Neither team could get on the board until midway through the first quarter and only nine points were scored between the two teams. Fennville enjoyed a 5-4...

Yankee Springs Township officially now 11th member of WAEMS

February 11, 2016

It’s official: Yankee Springs Township now has joined Wayland Area Emergency Services for ambulance service. The final piece of the puzzle was assembled Wednesday night when the Martin Township Board voted 4-0 to bring Yankee Springs into the WAEMS service area. The organization’s rules stipulate that all current members must...

Columns

Army Bob: Bernie Sanders won New Hampshire primary… or did he?

February 11, 2016

by Robert M. Traxler Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont received nearly 60% of the New Hampshire Democratic primary votes; a landslide by normal political standards, so to the victor goes the spoils, but not in our current political primary system. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton walked away from New...

Hopkins Chamber Choir qualifies for state festival April 16

February 11, 2016

The Hopkins High School Chamber Choir Saturday received a high enough score in the district solo and ensemble festival to qualify for state competition in April. Hopkins students took part in the district festival Saturday at Grand Valley State University. They performed two choral pieces in front of an adjudicator/judge....

WHS graduate wins another long distance race, this one on Super Sunday

February 11, 2016

Robby Young, a 2003 Wayland High School graduate, has won yet another long-distance race, this one the Super Bowl Sunday Pikes Peak Sports Super Half Marathon in Colorado Springs. Young, who teaches earth science and physics at Ramparts High School in Colorado Springs and head varsity cross country and track coach,...

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