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Lady Wildcats coach 2nd in bowling tourney; soph wins gold

Wayland High School girls' varsity bowling coach Bill Holbrook and sophomore Sydney Urban, one of his prize pupils, bowled Sunday in the State Games of Michigan - Winter Games. Holbrook…

Editor February 21, 2016

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Sports, religion exploit bad emotions

“Jesus loves me, but he can’t stand you.” — The Austin Lounge Lizards People who wonder why American politics has gotten so mean and nasty should look no further than…

Editor February 20, 2016

Sports

Martin beats Decatur to move closer to SAC division title

by Jon M. Gambee Martin moved a step closer to a Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference (SAC) North Division championship Friday with a convincing 63-53 victory over Decatur. Earlier this season,…

Editor February 20, 2016

Sports

Hopkins frosh runner Laura Velderman 3rd in Winter Blast

Hopkins High School freshman Laura Velderman took third place in the 11-to-14-year-old division at the annual Winter Blast 5K run at Grandville Calvin Christian High School. Velderman finished 10th the…

Editor February 20, 2016

Sports

WHS grad Lacey James leaves Rider University basketball team

Lacey James, a 2015 graduate of Wayland High School, has left the Rider University basketball team in New Jersey. James, who was named to the Class B all-state team a…

Editor February 20, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcat bowlers prepare for regionals as No. 5 in the state

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team continues to be ranked No. 5 in Division 2 of the Michigan High School Interscholastic Bowling Coaches Association state-wide poll. The rating comes just…

Editor February 20, 2016

Features

United Bank headquarters in Grand Rapids to get renovations

A groundbreaking was held Friday for a $5.5 million renovation of United Bank of Michigan's corporate headquarters at 900 East Paris, Grand Rapids. The bank, which opened as Wayland State…

Editor February 20, 2016

Sports

No. 1-ranked Godwin starts slow, but then runs away from Hopkins

The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team dared to stick with Godwin Heights, the No. 1 Class B team in the state, for about half a quarter. The Vikings were down…

Editor February 19, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats, still hobbled by injuries, fall to Hastings 2nd time

The Wayland girls' basketball team, still not back at full strength after injuries, lost to Hastings Friday night for the second time this season. The Lady Wildcats dropped a 62-53…

Editor February 19, 2016

Sports

Wildcats closing in on a share of O-K Gold hoops crown

If the Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team can pick up a win at the South Christian gym Tuesday night, it will clinch at least a share of the O-K Gold…

Editor February 19, 2016