Editor

Delton takes Clipper boys’ hoops team on the run, 71-52

Delton used a fast paced offense and a good shooting touch to defeat Martin Tuesday 71-52. The visiting Clippers scored the first basket of the game, but fell behind early…

Editor January 20, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcat junior varsity hoops team now sports 9-1 record

The Wayland junior varsity girls' basketball team lifted its overall season record to 9-1 Tuesday with a convincing 67-20 victory over Wyoming Godwin Heights. Wildcats jumped out to a 20-point…

Editor January 19, 2016

Obituaries

Private graveside service set for Gil Morrell, 62, of Shelbyville

Gil Morrell, age 62, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, Jan. 17. Gil spent his whole life being cared for by his parents in their home, being loved and teased by his…

Editor January 19, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats take 25-point hoops win over Godwin Heights

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team improved its season record to 6-4 Tuesday by cruising to a 63-38 rout at Wyoming Godwin Heights. The Lady Wildcats got off to a…

Editor January 19, 2016

Sports

Wildcats score prestigious win over Class A-ranked Muskegon

In what has been the most prestigious boys’ varsity basketball victory of the season, Wayland tuned back Muskegon 57-48 Tuesday night. The win for coach Mike Hudson’s No. 4-ranked Class…

Editor January 19, 2016

Columns

Ranger Rick: Let’s talk about problem’s causes, not symptoms

The candidates in the presidential sweepstakes race talk, talk, talk all day long to the media about the symptoms of what is wrong with the country’s present state of politics…

Editor January 19, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats softball coach Cheri Ritz wins national honor

Wayland High School varsity softball coach Cheri Ritz has been named a National Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations and is a finalist…

Editor January 19, 2016

Obituaries

No service planned for Keith Vander Ploeg, 51, of Wayland

Keith Allen Vander Ploeg, age 51 of Wayland, died Monday, Jan. 18. Keith is survived by his parents, Michael and Doris Vander Ploeg; his daughter, Amanda Vander Ploeg; his brothers…

Editor January 18, 2016

Obituaries

Services planned for Wednesday for WHS grad Pat Buensch

Patricia Ann Buensch, age 68, of Wayland, died Sunday, Jan. 17. Pat graduated from Wayland High School in 1966 after suffering serious injuries in a traffic crash during her junior…

Editor January 18, 2016

Sports

WHS grad Autumn Anderson plays for unbeaten Hope squad

Wayland High School graduate Autumn Anderson (10) will join her Hope College teammates in welcoming longtime MIAA rival Calvin for a huge contest on the hardcourt. The undefeated and nationally-ranked…

Editor January 18, 2016