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Local firefighters twice battle blaze in Leighton

The Wayland Fire and Yankee Springs Fire departments Monday morning were dispatched to assist Leighton Fire on a dwelling fire on the west side of South Division in Leighton Township.…

Editor September 27, 2022

Obituaries

Memorial gathering Friday for Nancy Kronewitter

Nancy Kronewitter died Thursday, Sept. 22, after a long illness. She was 59. Nancy worked as a waitress for many years until her health forced her to retire. She is…

Editor September 27, 2022

Articles

Covid impacted Wayland schools; rebound expected

Indeed, two years of the Covid-19 pandemic negatively affected student test scores, but Assistant Supt. for Instruction Theresa Fulk told the school board Monday that Wayland is rebounding. Fulk said…

Editor September 26, 2022

Articles

School dress code issues may return soon at WHS

School dress codes, a battle that’s been fought for many years, may be back soon for the Wayland Board of Education. Superintendent Tim Reeves told school board members Monday night…

Editor September 26, 2022

Sports

Ex-WHS bowling coach’s success story continues

Former Wayland High School girls’ bowling coach Bill Holbrook continues his success story as the University of Tennessee Southern women's bowling team began their title MSC title defense with a…

Editor September 26, 2022

Sports

Martin foe again unbeaten; ‘Cats could improve to 4-2

The Wayland High School varsity football team has an excellent chance to improve its overall record to 4-2 at its homecoming game Friday night and Hopkins is a heavy favorite…

Editor September 26, 2022

Columns

Homemade crockpot applesauce delicious warm

Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce is super easy to make in your slow cooker. This is the perfect addition to any meal or as a healthy snack. Ingredients: 5 pound bag of…

Editor September 25, 2022

Community Notices

Hopkins marching band color guard wins trophy

The Hopkins High School marching band, under the direction of Mrs. Jessica Williams, just missed a runner-up trophy at the Otsego invitational Saturday. There were seven Class C bands and…

Editor September 25, 2022

Sports

Hopkins girls’ golf team is 4th in M-89 Challenge

The Hopkins girls’ varsity golf team finished fourth among five squads Friday in the M-89 Challenge. The Lady Vikings recorded a team score of 225, three strokes better than neighborhood…

Editor September 25, 2022

Community Notices

WHS marching band takes 3rd in Otsego Invitational

The Wayland Union High School marching band copped a third place trophy Saturday in the Otsego Band Invitational. The local ensemble, under the direction of Kelli Tilley Smith, performed in…

Editor September 24, 2022