Editor

Ovarian cancer takes Christine Mauchmar Long, 62, of Wayland

Christine M. Long (Mauchmar), age 62, of Wayland died Tuesday after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer at Mercy Health Systems in Grand Rapids. Christine was born on January 17,…

Editor February 3, 2016

Features

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

25 Years Ago — Feb. 6, 1991 A support group for families of military troops serving overseas in the Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, has been established by the local…

Editor February 3, 2016

Columns

Democracy Tree: Campaign finance reform leader emerges

Michigan, the state that earned an “F” for governmental transparency, and under Gov. Snyder’s reign vastly expanded the influence of dark money in politics, is very much in need of…

Editor February 3, 2016

Sports

Clippers edge Kelloggville to lift overall hoops record to 9-3

Martin scored a huge 63-61 victory Tuesday night over Class B Kelloggsville to run its overall season record to 9-3. The Clippers once again fell behind early 5-1 but tied…

Editor February 3, 2016

Community Notices

Martin Junior High spelling bee representatives announced

Chance Courtney and Jasmin Patterson will be representing Martin Junior High School in the area spelling bee at Wayland Tuesday, Feb. 23

Editor February 3, 2016

Obituaries

Funeral will be Friday at St. Therese for Herman Snyder, 89

Herman Snyder, age 89, of Wayland, died Tuesday, Feb 2. Herman was born May 6, 1926, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Snieder. He was a World War II veteran, serving…

Editor February 2, 2016

Sports

Hopkins registers 2nd hoops victory, 61-44 over Belding

Belding next fall will be the newest addition to an O-K Silver Conference marked strikingly by its division into the haves and have nots. The newcomers very likely will join…

Editor February 2, 2016

Sports

Wildcat boys in the thick of league title chase after 26-4 win

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team came up with a big league victory Tuesday at Hudsonville Unity Christian by registering a 26-4 verdict. The triumph improved the team's league record…

Editor February 2, 2016

Editorial

Best explanation of No. 22 Don Japinga jersey controversy?

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. The editorial I wrote about the jersey retirement of Don Japinga certainly has stirred…

Editor February 2, 2016

Community Notices

Wayland Union schools receive $37,290 literacy grant

Wayland Union Schools has been awarded $37,290 for the Targeted Literacy Instruction and Intervention Grant. The grant will provide summer school instruction for students at risk of not reading at…

Editor February 2, 2016