Editor

Wayland to observe Baugh’s Shoe Repair anniversary

The Wayland community will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Baugh's Shoe Repair doing business in the downtown at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3. The Williams Family band will perform from…

Editor May 21, 2023

Editorial

Covid, ‘Bowling Alone’ have ruined community service

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The Dorr Township Board’s interesting debate last week about insisting applicants for board…

Editor May 21, 2023

Sports

Wildcats grab 3 more wins in Blue Chip tournament

Carli Miklusicak The glow of scoring coach Cheri Ritz’s 1,000th career victory hasn’t worn off the Wayland softball team. The Wildcats completed a very satisfying day Saturday in winning all…

Editor May 20, 2023

Sports

Wildcats take Holland tourney for 5-victory week

Peyton Moore picked up the win on the mound vs. Holland. The Wayland High School baseball team came up with two more victories too cap off a successful week on…

Editor May 20, 2023

Sports

Vikings go 1-1-1 for 2nd time in softball tourney

Sophomore catcher Lyla Reynolds had a triple and a home run in the loss to Zeelan East. The Hopkins softball team went 1-1-1 in a tournament Saturday Coopersville for the…

Editor May 20, 2023

Features

Top scholars announced for Wayland’s Class of 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a compilation of Wayland High School seniors who have earned Summa Cum Laude (with the highest distinction) academic honors at upcoming commencement. There are no…

Editor May 20, 2023

Sports

Martin boys finish 3rd, girls 4th in regional track meet

The Martin boys’ track team placed third with 99 points in the Division 4 regionals Friday at Gobles and the girls took fourth. James Blackburn won the regional championship in…

Editor May 19, 2023

Sports

Wildcat boys take runner-up slot in regional meet

A little more than a year ago Kaharrie Pureifoy was recovering from a concussion he suffered in a football game. Today he is getting ready to compete in the state…

Editor May 19, 2023

Sports

Wildcats sweep 3-game series with Catholic Central

The Wayland High School baseball team this past week swept three games against O-K Gold Conference rival Grand Rapids Catholic Central to bring its league record to 8-7, 14-10 overall.…

Editor May 19, 2023

Community Notices

Area Memorial Day parade, ceremonies set for May 29

Memorial Day activities in area communities have been scheduled for Monday, May 29, in Wayland, Martin and Hopkins Township. The Hopkins Township Memorial Day service will get under way at…

Editor May 19, 2023