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Wildcat bowlers enjoy merry romp vs. Kenowa

Both the Wayland boys’ and girls’ bowling teams emerged victorious Monday afternoon with decisions over O-K Gold Conference rival Kenowa Hills. The boys won 26-4 and the girls 30-0. Wayland…

Editor January 8, 2024

Articles

Theresa Dobry elected school board president

COVER PHOTO: WHS junior Kylee Boomsma (second from right) and her crew members were personally thanked by Supt. Tim Reeves for supplying the schools witjh 438 cookies last Thanksgiving. She…

Editor January 8, 2024

Columns

Yes It’s True: There are so many lies and damn lies

“If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.” — George Bernard Shaw I’m nearing the end of the podcast series “Who Killed JFK?” with…

Editor January 7, 2024

Columns

Puff Pastry Roll Ups good for game night parties

Puff Pastry Roll Ups These sandwiches are a great addition for a game night party, or with a bowl of soup for a meal. Try switching it up! The possibilities…

Editor January 7, 2024

Features

The winner of Gun Lake Winterfest logo contest is…

Gun Lake Winterfest 2024 logo winner is Haiden Otis from Wayland Middle School. The logo design contest is open every year to students. This year's Gun Lake Winterfest is scheduled…

Editor January 6, 2024

Sports

Martin 4th, Wayland 8th at Allendale mat invitational

Lane Button (center) remained undefeated on the season at 150 lbs. for Wayland The Martin-Climax Scotts wrestling team finished fourth in the Allendale Falcon Invitational Saturday and Wayland took eighth.…

Editor January 6, 2024

Community Notices

Four Hopkins youths 11th in 4-H judging competition

A group of four Hopkins kids who entered the Western 4-H National Judging Competition finished in 11th place. The local teens also ninth overall in Goats. Colby Tucker was eighth…

Editor January 6, 2024

Sports

Wildcats 4th in 17-team Jenison bowling tourney

Wildcat bowlers Kye VanEss and Jayse Henkel were selected to the all-tournament team. Wayland varsity boys bowling team had another great tournament showing by qualifying fourth out of 17 teams…

Editor January 6, 2024

Sports

Martin and Wayland girls score Friday night victories

The Martin girls' junior varsity squad Friday claimed the trophy at the Mendon Holiday Tournament. Both the Martin and Wayland girls' varsity basketball teams stepped into the win column Friday…

Editor January 5, 2024

Sports

Hopkins edged by Godwin in O-K Silver hoops opener

The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team Friday had its overall season record evened at 4-4 with a tough 49-43 defeat at the hands of Wyoming Godwin Heights. The Hopkins girls'…

Editor January 5, 2024