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

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…

Editor February 11, 2016

Community Notices

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

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…

Editor February 11, 2016

Sports

Martin comeback falls short against Fennville in defensive struggle

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…

Editor February 11, 2016

Articles

Yankee Springs Township officially now 11th member of WAEMS

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…

Editor February 11, 2016

Columns

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

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…

Editor February 11, 2016

Community Notices

Hopkins Chamber Choir qualifies for state festival April 16

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…

Editor February 11, 2016

Sports

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

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…

Editor February 11, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 202

25 Years Ago — Feb. 13, 1991 A barn fire at the Ralph Lettinga farm in Leighton Township sent about 50 to 60 cows into the road, where one of…

Editor February 10, 2016

Articles

Owner of car in Dolegowski fatal crash also formally charged

The twin sister of Catherine Bender, who was charged in connection with the traffic death of John Dolegowski in December, formally has been charged with allowing a suspended person to…

Editor February 10, 2016

Columns

Basura: The story of old Mr. White and his only friend, Charley

Mark was a social worker at the Department of Social Services, assigned to work with the elderly. In his early-thirties, Mark enjoyed working with folks that had some age to…

Editor February 10, 2016