Editor

Lady Vikings earn 1st win; guys take season opener

Both the Hopkins girls' and boys' basketball teams emerged victorious in non-league encounters Tuesday evening. The girls, who have been saddled with a rugged early season schedule, picked up one…

Editor December 6, 2022

Sports

Wildcat girls’ hoop team lifts season record to 3-0

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team made it three in a row for the young season Tuesday night with a 49-43 non-league decision at Caledonia. The Lady Wildcats reversed their…

Editor December 6, 2022

Sports

Lady Wildcats 2-0 on the lanes, but boys are 0-2

The Wayland girls' bowling team scored its second victory in as many tries and in as many days Tuesday with a 21-9 triumph over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The boys' team,…

Editor December 6, 2022

Obituaries

Visitation, funeral will be Saturday for Thomas Little

Thomas L. Little, 79, of Wayland, died Monday, Dec. 5. Tom was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his children Tammie (Mark) Little, Lonnie (Marcia) Little,…

Editor December 6, 2022

Community Notices

Chuck Frederick wins VFW Teacher of the Year award

Wayland Union High School teacher Chuck Frederick (center), this week received the VFW Teacher of the Year award. He received the award at the annual Pearl Harbor Day assembly. Frederick…

Editor December 6, 2022

Columns

Yes It’s True: An effort to explain Dorr treasurer saga

Digital Camera There has been a lot of confusion about the saga of the Dorr Township Treasurer’s abrupt resignation, arrest and sentencing for larceny of public funds. Townbroadcast has published…

Editor December 6, 2022

Articles

UMH-West plans 17,300 sq. ft. facility on West Superior

University of Michigan Health-West has further announced plans for a new health center and expanded services for Wayland on the north side of West Superior Street between United Bank and…

Editor December 6, 2022

Editorial

American politicians don’t care about what we want

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor “I learned our government must be strong; It's always right and never wrong! Our…

Editor December 5, 2022

Sports

Wildcat girls win bowling opener, but boys take a loss

The Wayland girls' bowling team launched its 2022-23 season with a a huge 27-3 victory 27-3 over Division 1 Jenison, but the boys went down 24-6 at the Rock 'n…

Editor December 5, 2022

Articles

Public hearing Dec. 19 on proposed ORV ordinance

City of Wayland Water Superintendent Ben Batchelder is retiring soon. Though prospects for an ordinance permitting use of golf carts in the Wayland City limits are dead in the water,…

Editor December 5, 2022