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It was a good night for WHS, Viking, Martin girls

Nevaeh Helderop The Wayland girls’ basketball team Tuesday night bounced back from a disappointing loss to Byron Center three days earlier by streaking past Grand Rapids Covenant Christian, 64-46. The…

Editor December 13, 2022

Articles

City Plan Commission OKs 3 marijuana retail requests

Steve Witte explains that the new medial center on West Superior will include 119 parking spaces. The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night recommended the City Council approve four special…

Editor December 13, 2022

Sports

Wildcat boys tie FHE while girls cruise on the lanes

While the Wayland girls' varsity bowling team cruised to victory over Forest Hills Eastern, the boys' squad had to settle for a 15-15 tie. Forest Hills Eastern can only field…

Editor December 12, 2022

Articles

Wayland school officials hail return to normalcy

The consensus among Wayland Board of Education members Monday night was that things seem to be getting back to normal in the school district. Wayland, like so many other school…

Editor December 12, 2022

Sports

Former Wildcat standout playing hoops with GR Gold

Wayland High School graduate Lacey James will suit up tonight at 7 p.m. for the Grand Rapids Gold NBA G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets. James, who played three…

Editor December 12, 2022

Community Notices

Auction House Cafe open despite family health crisis

The Miller family is asking for a little patience from patrons and customers of the Auction House Cafe this week. The patriarch of the family, 1966 Wayland High School graduate…

Editor December 12, 2022

Columns

Yes It’s True: ‘Right’ roots in Allegan County run deep

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Clare Hoffman MSNBC news broadcaster Rachel Maddow’s most recent podcast series, “Ultra,” is about a right-wing group of America First…

Editor December 12, 2022

Columns

Old-time monster cookies always a potluck favorite

Monster cookies by Kathy Hamman Miller This is a great old-time cookie recipe that everyone will ask you to bring for that dish to pass. These ingredients make about 8…

Editor December 11, 2022

Sports

WHS grad Sarah Brewer still running races in style

Sarah Brewer, a 2006 Wayland High School graduate, continues to demonstrate a great deal of skill in cross-country running. Brewer finished first for her team, the Playmakers Elite/New Balance in…

Editor December 11, 2022

Sports

Bad roads, weather only delays Martin girls’ victory

Neither ran, nor snow, nor sleet… The inclement weather and poor road conditions could only delay, but not halt, the Martin girls’ basketball team’s early season winning streak, as it…

Editor December 10, 2022