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Yes It’s True: We are well entertained, not informed

“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” — Eleanor Roosevelt I first learned of this terrific quote in 1965 in high school when bookkeeping teacher Freda…

Editor December 11, 2023

Columns

A hearty chili can get rid of those cold weather blues

Bring on the cold weather with this hearty, family favorite chili recipe. With having a smoother sauce, it works great also when you’re making chili dogs, just top with a…

Editor December 10, 2023

Sports

Nicki Cardosa is national assistant coach of the year

Nicki Cardosa Wayland High School teacher and coach Nicki Cardosa has been selected by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association as High School Assistant Coach of the Year. Cardosa earned the…

Editor December 10, 2023

Obituaries

Former Penasee Globe editor Nila Aamoth dies

Word has been received of the death this weekend of writer-editor Nila Aamoth, who was editor of the Wayland Globe from 1986 to 2005. She was 81. Aamoth and her…

Editor December 10, 2023

Sports

Wildcat girls capture 2nd in GR bowling tournament

Haven Baker and Kyle VanEss The Wayland girls’ varsity bowling team took second place in the Grand Rapids Christian Invitational at Park Center Lanes and the boys’ team was fourth.…

Editor December 9, 2023

Community Notices

WHS graduate Haleigh Hielkema earns master’s

Dorr native and Wayland High School graduate Haleigh Hielkema Saturday officially was presented with her master of business administration degree at Grand Valley State University. She is shown here with…

Editor December 9, 2023

Sports

Wildcats win neighborhood hoops rivalry vs. Hopkins

It was the first loss of the season for the Hopkins boys. And it was the first win of the season for Wayland. The two milestones were reached Friday night…

Editor December 8, 2023

Sports

Martin girls now 2-0; ‘Cats rally past Hopkins 39-25

Martin's Makala Goddard The Martin girls’ varsity basketball team claimed its second triumph in an many tries in this young season Friday with a 60-47 verdict over visiting Black River.…

Editor December 8, 2023

Community Notices

WHS student will sing with state honors choir in Jan.

Wayland High School student Tiannah Garcia made it into the SSAA Honors Choir, and will now be rehearsing four new titles to prepare for the State Honors Choir Performance in…

Editor December 8, 2023

Community Notices

Chamber’s Business of the Year is notorious survivor

The Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner Thursday evening, when there was an interesting and unusual choice made for Business of the Year. Selected was the 4…

Editor December 7, 2023