Editor

WHS robotics team finishes project for FIRST competition

Wayland High School's first-ever robotics team met the Feb. 23 deadline for building its unit for the FIRST competition. Shown here are the team members and their advisor and whatever…

Editor February 24, 2016

Sports

Martin boys clinch share of SAC North Division hoops title

The Martin boys' varsity basketball team defeated Lawrence 56-40 Tuesday evening to clinch a share of its first conference title since 1996. The victory moved the Clippers' record to 8-0…

Editor February 24, 2016

Community Notices

Former Wayland City police officer running for sheriff

Stacey Browe, a former Wayland City police officer, has announced she will be a candidate for Kent County Sheriff in the Republican Party August primary. Browe, who now is a…

Editor February 24, 2016

Obituaries

Former Dorr woman Stella Kaminski dies at age 100

Stella Kaminski (Iciek), age 100, died Monday, Feb. 22. Her parents were Tom and Helen Kaminski of Dorr. Stella was a homemaker, and spent endless hours gardening. She was involved,…

Editor February 24, 2016

Features

Pine Street 5th-grader wins Allegan County Spelling Bee

Pine Street Elementary fifth-grader Summer Morrison, 5th grader at Pine Street Elementary earned the title of championship speller at the Allegan County Bee held Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Wayland…

Editor February 24, 2016

Sports

Northpointe Christian defeats Vikings in O-K Silver hoops

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team absorbed a 66-37 defeat at the hands of O-K Silver Conference rival Northpointe Christian Tuesday evening. Northpointe jumped out to a big 17-0 lead…

Editor February 23, 2016

Sports

Lady Vikings beat Northpointe Christian, looking to districts

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team defeated Northpointe Christian 46-30 Tuesday evening in an O-K Silver Conference matchup. Sophomore pivot Meghan Schulz scored 17 points and senior Bailey Ballard counted…

Editor February 23, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats fall to state-ranked South Christian, now 8-11

The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team's 59-37 loss to Grand Rapids South Christian Tuesday night assured its first losing season a long time. The Lady Wildcats, of course, have been…

Editor February 23, 2016

Sports

Wildcats beat South Christian to get at least a share of Gold

The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team clinched at least a share of the O-K Gold Conference championship with a 59-44 victory at Grand Rapids South Christian Tuesday evening. The Wildcats,…

Editor February 23, 2016

Community Notices

Fisherman rescued after falling through ice in Gun Lake area

A 64-year-old fisherman was rescued Monday by emergency responders after falling through the ice in the Gun Lake area. Barry County public safety officials said they were summoned just after…

Editor February 23, 2016