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WHS Science Olympiad students receive awards

Wayland High School competed in the Science Olympiad Region 10 contest Feb. 27 at Western Michigan University and recently received their awards. The 11 students who competed were Lynnsey Hooker,…

Editor April 15, 2016

Articles

Air park developer submits new scaled-down proposal

There’s a new twist in the continuing controversy over a proposed air park in Leighton Township. Developer Clark Galloway has introduced a revised, scaled down plan for installing an air…

Editor April 14, 2016

Features

WHS robotics team demonstrates unit to younger students

One of the requirements for FIRST Robotics Teams is to inspire younger students in robotics and STEM activities, so this week the WHS Robotics Team #6090 visited Steeby fourth-graders, the…

Editor April 14, 2016

Sports

Wildcat golfers edged by Caledonia by 1 stroke, 170-171

A young Wayland boys’ golf team was edged by Caledonia 170-171 in a nonleague match Wednesday afternoon at the Broadmoor Country Club. The Wildcats were led by medalist Jake Omness…

Editor April 14, 2016

Articles

Dorr Fire Dept. helping take care of 2 facing health issues

The Dorr Fire Department is determined to take care of its own, and it’s been providing support for two members facing serious health challenges. Roger Lam and David Crowe both…

Editor April 14, 2016

Columns

Democracy Tree: Water heater installers more important than water

“After given everything that’s gone on, why in God’s name would the legislature try to pass something where you don’t need a license with water heaters, especially in this situation?”…

Editor April 14, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcat track team falls to 2-1 with loss to TK

The Wayland girls’ varsity track team defeated two opponents Tuesday, but Wednesday ran into a deep and talented Middleville Thornapple Kellogg squad, losing 109-17. It was the O-K Gold Conference…

Editor April 13, 2016

Articles

Martin Twp. OKs bids for mowing, dust control, dumpsters

Annual preparations for budget are approaching, and the Martin Township Board Wednesday evening approved several expenditures for bidded services. The Township Board scheduled a workshop on the 2016-17 fiscal year…

Editor April 13, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 211

25 Years Ago — April 17, 1991 Four area fire departments battled a barn fire in Salem Township that killed two dry cows. Yankee Springs Township has agreed to pay…

Editor April 13, 2016

Sports

Wildcats lose doubleheader to Plainwell, 9-1 and 2-1

The Wayland varsity baseball team absorbed a pair of defeats at the hands of Plainwell Tuesday in a doubleheader sweep. The Wildcats, seeing their first action since spring break, lost…

Editor April 13, 2016