Editor

Hopkins girls’ and boys’ basketball teams both lose to Hamilton

The Hopkins boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams both lost to Hamilton in non-conference encounters Friday night on the wnners' floor. The boys were defeated 57-35 to have their season…

Editor December 11, 2015

Sports

Lady Wildcats defeat 3rd straight ‘team to watch’ in 41-38 war

Wayland’s gritty 41-38 victory Friday night over Hudsonville begs the question: “So just how good are the Lady Wildcats?” Overlooked by the media at the start of the season, coach…

Editor December 11, 2015

Editorial

Recreation authority is a splendid idea, but why the cloak and dagger?

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. News of the exploration of establishing a recreational authority in the Wayland Union School…

Editor December 11, 2015

Features

Wayland schools’ media class takes part in ‘Hour of Code’ program

Computers are everywhere, but fewer schools teach computer science than 10 years ago. Girls and minorities are severely under represented. Students in Kelly Boston’s media class participated in the Hour…

Editor December 11, 2015

Articles

Andy Moore to succeed Mark Sisson as Leighton Twp. planner

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening decided to hire Andy Moore as new planner, succeeding the retired Mark Sisson. Moore is an employee of Williams & Works of Grand Rapids,…

Editor December 11, 2015

Obituaries

Cremation, private memorial service held for James Larabel, 71

James "Jim" Larabel, age 71, of Wayland, died in his sleep on Wednesday, Dec. 9, after a long struggle with Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease (C.O.P.D.) He is survived by his…

Editor December 11, 2015

Columns

Army Bob: Prepare yourself for the silly season and tiresome rhetoric

by Robert M. Traxler As we enter what some folks call the silly season, the presidential election season, we see politicians on both sides of the spectrum using the same…

Editor December 10, 2015

Articles

Leighton will grow even more if Switch occupies Steelcase pyramid

State Rep. Ken Yonker flatly told the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening that Leighton will continue to grow if the State Legislature can work out an agreement to bring the…

Editor December 10, 2015

Articles

Leighton Twp. hires attorney for purchase agreement for new hall

The Leighton Township Board Thursday night gave the green light to hiring attorney Roger Swets to draw up an installment purchase agreement for building a new township hall next to…

Editor December 10, 2015

Features

Grants help Wayland Union High School form FIRST Robotics Team

Wayland Union Schools has been awarded at least $13,000 in grant funds to start a FIRST Robotics Team at Wayland Union High School. The FIRST Robotics competition is for students…

Editor December 10, 2015