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Funeral will be Friday at St. Therese for Herman Snyder, 89

February 2, 2016

Herman Snyder, age 89, of Wayland, died Tuesday, Feb 2. Herman was born May 6, 1926, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Snieder. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Navy for two years, stationed on the USS Piedmont. He retired from General Motors after 33 years. Herman...

Hopkins registers 2nd hoops victory, 61-44 over Belding

February 2, 2016

Belding next fall will be the newest addition to an O-K Silver Conference marked strikingly by its division into the haves and have nots. The newcomers very likely will join Hopkins, Wyoming Lee and Kelloggsville in the have nots category. The Redskins gave that impression Tuesday night when they absorbed...

Wildcat boys in the thick of league title chase after 26-4 win

February 2, 2016

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team came up with a big league victory Tuesday at Hudsonville Unity Christian by registering a 26-4 verdict. The triumph improved the team's league record to 7-1 and the Wildcats now are 9-3 overall. Their only league loss was to Byron Center. "Team leadership took...

Best explanation of No. 22 Don Japinga jersey controversy?

February 2, 2016

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. The editorial I wrote about the jersey retirement of Don Japinga certainly has stirred memories and controversy. Because some Wayland High School players indeed have worn No. 22 over the past 30 years, there...

Wayland Union schools receive $37,290 literacy grant

February 2, 2016

Wayland Union Schools has been awarded $37,290 for the Targeted Literacy Instruction and Intervention Grant. The grant will provide summer school instruction for students at risk of not reading at grade level by the end of third grade from Baker and Dorr elementary schools. The goal is to provide additional...

Wayland Union Schools’ Early Childhood Nights Feb. 16, 17

February 2, 2016

Families who would like to learn more about Wayland Union Schools' preschool and kindergarten programs may attend the Early Childhood Nights Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Dorr Elementary and Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Baker Elementary. Both schools will have a presentation for parents from 6 to 6:30 p.m. for an overview...

Three WHS students perform as State Honors Choir members

February 2, 2016

Three of Wayland High School's finest choir students performed Saturday, Jan. 23, as members of the State Honors Choir at the Michigan Music Educator's Conference. They were (from left) Mitchell Lapham, Makayla Biesbrock and Nick Wnuk. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Zywiczynski)

No. 4 Wildcats have to meet No. 1 Godwin in district opener

February 2, 2016

The continuing good news is that the Wayland boys' varsity basketball team remains ranked No. 4 in the latest Class B Associated Press state-wide poll. The bad news is that the Wildcats will face Wyoming Godwin Heights, rated No. 1, in their first post-season tournament game one month hence, Monday...

Ranger Rick: Flint water tragedy has many unanswered questions

February 2, 2016

The big state story is the condition of the water in Flint and the leaching of lead into the water because of the corrosive effects. Again, we see the symptoms of the water, not the cause; if really known with no reservations. I’m not saying lead and other pollutants were...

Visitation Friday, funeral Saturday for Charles Newhouse

February 2, 2016

Charles A. Newhouse of Gun Lake died, Sunday, Jan. 31, in Naples, Fla. Chuck was born Aug. 5, 1937, in Muskegon, the son of Jacob and Grace (Rop) Newhouse. He was united in marriage to Ruth (VanDenBerg) Newhouse on June 24, 1961. Chuck was raised in Kalamazoo, graduating from Kalamazoo...

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