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Dan Beute welcomed as new Dorr Plan Commission member

Daniel Beute was welcomed as a new member of the Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening. Bob Wagner, chairman and member of the Planning Commission for more than half a…

Editor February 18, 2015

Sports

Viking boys fall to 8-9 overall after 2-point loss to Tri-Unity

Hopkins fell behind early and staged a furious second half rally, but fell short in a tough 58-56 loss to Tri-Unity Christian at home Tuesday night in a non-conference basketball…

Editor February 18, 2015

Sports

Martin just a game shy of .500 record after victory over Bangor

Martin ran its season record to 8-9 and its Southwestern Athletic Conference North Division record to 6-3 by defeating visiting Bangor 67-54 Tuesday. “I thought out guards controlled the tempo…

Editor February 18, 2015

Sports

Wildcat boys’ defensive pressure just too much for Mattawan

Whilst being interviewed after a ballgame, basketball coaches seem overly fond of explaining "the D was the key" to victory. Wayland coach Mike Hudson didn't even need to say it…

Editor February 18, 2015

Sports

Presley Hudson’s masterpiece keeps her in Miss Basketball discussion

Basketball is most certainly a team game, but every once in a while it’s important to stop, take a deep breath and behold an artistic masterpiece. It happens often when…

Editor February 17, 2015

Coming Events

Free food truck to be at United Church of Wayland 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday

A distribution of free food for the needy will be conducted Friday, Feb. 20, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the United Church of Wayland parking lot at 411 E. Superior…

Editor February 17, 2015

Features

Top fund-raisers noted for ‘Jump Rope’ and Hoops for Heart’ campaigns

Top fund-raisers this year in the annual "Jump Rope for Heart" campaign were fourth-grader Evan Snyder, who raised $1,065 in the Hoops for Heart and third-grader, Tiannah Garcia, who raised…

Editor February 17, 2015

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Boy, did I ever misjudge the late ‘Lovely Lesley Gore’

News this week of the death of singer-songwriter-activist Lesley Gore caused in me a variety of reactions. Way “back in the day,” during my formative and impressionable adolescent years, I…

Editor February 17, 2015

Columns

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

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…

Editor February 17, 2015

Community Notices

Wayland High School seeks Alumni Hall of Fame nominations

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…

Editor February 17, 2015