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We all seem to want to save stray animals, but what about babies?

February 17, 2015

Most people love kitties and/or puppies. They are cute and cuddly and love the attention. Billions of dollars are spent on food, care and shelter for cats and dogs each year. They are rescued, washed, powdered, pampered, petted and well fed. Such is the life of those depending on our...

Wayland High School seeks Alumni Hall of Fame nominations

February 17, 2015

Wayland Union Schools is seeking nominations for the inductee into the 2015 Alumni Hall of Fame. Citizens may nominate a candidate for consideration by sending the nominee’s name and qualifications to Tom Cutler, Principal, Wayland Union High School, 870 E. Superior St., Wayland, MI 49348 or email to cutlert@wayland.k12.mi.us...

Wayland School Board begins critical examination of casino funding

February 17, 2015

The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening began serious and earnest work on the next fiscal year’s budget and on the issue of how the district should spend money it receives from the Gun Lake Casino during hard economic times. The board took up these issues in a work session...

Lady Wildcats now tied for No. 1 in Class B statewide basketball poll

February 17, 2015

The Wayland girls’ basketball team will have plenty on the line Friday night when it plays at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Wildcats probably will be looking to extend their unbeaten winning streak to 18 games this season. They also will be playing for the O-K Gold Conference championship, as...

Rabbit River Folk Festival has died, organizer J.D. Gonzales reports

February 16, 2015

The Rabbit River Folk Festival, a fixture as a downtown summer entertainment attraction in Wayland for the past four years, will not take place in 2015, and perhaps not in the near future. “It is with a heavy heart that I am making this announcement,” said organizer J.D. Gonzales Monday....

Lady Wildcat jayvees hold Mattawan to just 21 points, now 12-5

February 16, 2015

The Wayland girls' junior varsity basketball team improved its season record to 12-5 Tuesday evening in a 47-21 non-league contest at Mattawan. It was the battle of the Wildcats tonight, Wayland Wildcats vs. Mattawan Wildcats and the Wayland Wildcats outscored the Mattawan Wildcats every quarter," said coach Coralie Miller. Not...

Lady Wildcat bowlers reach double figures in overall season victories

February 16, 2015

The Wayland girls' bowling team lifted its overall season record to 10-5-3.5 overall and 7.5-2.5 in the league play this season Monday afternoon with a 17-13 victory over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. "Many of the girl's had a chance to bowl tonight and gain some much needed experience," said coach Bill...

United Church of Wayland plans ‘lock-in, campout’ Saturday, Feb. 28

February 16, 2015

A winter youth lock-in is being planned for for 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 to noon Sunday, March 1. Gabe and Ashlyn Kerley are organizing the lock-in for children between the ages of 5 and 18. They are welcomed and encouraged to bring a friend who does not attend United...

Local senior citizens can meet Wednesday for pizza and bingo

February 16, 2015

The next session for local senior citizens at least 60 years old will take place from noon to 2 p.m. at the Wayland Transportation Building, 851 Wildcat Drive behind the middle school. There will be free pizza and prize bingo (one free card, must be 60 and older to play)....

Monday Moan: Brace yourselves for trouble with school state funding

February 15, 2015

By Jeff Salisbury jeffsalisbury@charter.net I spotted a notice online this weekend that there will be a special Wayland school board meeting — a committee-of-the-whole (that means all seven members) — at 6 p.m. Monday Feb. 16, at the Administration Building. There will also be a work session at 5:30 p.m....

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