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Editorial

Consequences are dire if we don’t stop polluting environment

April 19, 2015

The recent piece about the decline of the bald eagle in the Allegan County News & Gazette spoke loudly to my concerns about our environment and our health when it comes to the choices we make or don’t make. Our mistakes and carelessness affect not only us now, but also...

Lady Wildcats finish 6th in track invitational meet

April 19, 2015

The Wayland High School girls' track team placed sixth among eight teams in an invitational Saturday. Kenowa Hills was the invitational winner with 837 points and East Grands Rapids accumulated 830. Wayland ended the day with 357 points, finishing ahead of Wyoming and Comstock Park. Among the highlights, Brittany Ludwig...

Rapid Towing co-owner Patricia Middlebos passes at 70

April 18, 2015

Patricia L. Middlebos, age 70, of Wayland, died Thursday, April 16,. Patricia and her late husband Wes enjoyed spending time together while operating their business, Rapid Towing. She is survived by her children, Dan (Jasmin) Middlebos, Denise Middlebos (fiance' Scot Roest), and Douglas (Michelle) Middlebos. Grandma "Meemo" will also be...

Lady Wildcats upset by Zeeland West in extra inning 1-0 tilt

April 18, 2015

The Wayland varsity softball team, a perennial Class B state powerhouse, suffered an extra-inning 1-0 shutout loss to Zeeland West Saturday at the Whitehall Invitational. The Wildcats banged out five hits, but could not get one runner to touch the plate. Morgan Engelsman threw the shutout for Zeeland, walking three...

Wayland Fire Department asks residents not to burn — yet

April 18, 2015

The Wayland Fire Department Saturday morning posted an appeal on Facebook to local residents not to burn yard waste, sticks, twigs, branches and leaves. Officials said lack of rain and warm, windy and dry conditions could make burning hazardous. Those interested in yard cleanup may be encouraged that prospects are...

John David Andringa, 70, of Wayland, dies after brief illness

April 18, 2015

John David Andringa, age 70, of Wayland, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 16, after a brief illness. John was a quiet man who loved nature, fishing and restoring furniture. He had a passion for classic cars, building four of his own. He is survived by his son John D. Andringa Jr....

Lady Wildcats play Jenison to a 2-2 non-league deadlock

April 17, 2015

The Wayland girls' soccer team Friday rebounded from a tough loss to South Christian and battled a talented Jenison team to a thrilling 2-2 draw at home. Coach Ben Sleeman said, "The game was close throughout with both teams having opportunities to take the lead and seal the win." Jenison...

Yes It Is, It’s True: Steppenwolf nailed free speech in 1968

April 17, 2015

I had mixed emotions about the 1960s rock group Steppenwolf, which made good money on two mediocre songs, “Born to Be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride.” But the boys put together two terrific songs on their 1968 album. One was “The Pusher,” which really captured the difference between a pot...

Mock crash shows students results of poor driving decisions

April 17, 2015

WUHS's Students Against Destructive Decisions, with the help of local law enforcement, fire department, Wayland Area EMS and Ron's Towing, held a mock crash scene Friday afternoon. This was done to impress students about the importance of not driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or distracted driving....

‘Little Cats Concert’ at FAC features familiar orchestral fare

April 17, 2015

The Wayland High School Orchestra, directed by Karen Nofsinger, held its annual Little Cats Concert for elementary students Friday in the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center. The children listened to the various sounds of the stringed instruments. They heard some familiar music from "The Little Mermaid" and watched the high...

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