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Wayland hires Tim Reeves as its new superintendent

Tim Reeves The Wayland Union School system has a new superintendent. To nobody’s surprise, the Board of Education Tuesday night offered the position to Tim Reeves, current superintendent at Shelby.…

Editor April 26, 2022

Columns

My son and I make front porch the priority project

by Denise Dykstra I have a thing about front porches. I can’t help but notice as I drive by them. I have been known to send people a note saying,…

Editor April 26, 2022

Obituaries

Services will be Saturday for Rosemary Paulson, 87

Rosemary Frances Poulson, age 87, died Sunday, April 24. Rosemary enjoyed knitting, crocheting, playing games on her phone, cooking, and mushroom hunting. She took pride in her extensive teapot collection,…

Editor April 26, 2022

Sports

Lady Vikings now 4-0 in O-K Silver softball contests

Hannah Brinks Lyla Reynolds The Hopkins varsity softball team swept a doubleheader with Sparta Monday, 11-5 and 12-2, to push its record to 4-0 in the O-K Silver Conference and…

Editor April 25, 2022

Articles

Wayland school board to consider adding officer

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night discussed the possibility of adding a second public safety officer for the next academic year. Matt Miller currently works in the position, mostly…

Editor April 25, 2022

Articles

Wayland school bond drive kickoff seeks involvement

Jeff Koon, chairman of the citizens' committee for the bond request, tells everybody at the kickoff they are welcome to get involved. More than 40 local citizens gathered Monday night…

Editor April 25, 2022

Obituaries

Stella Van Heck’s funeral is Friday at Calvary Church

Stella May Van Heck, affectionately known in the Wayland area as “The Cookie Lady,” died Saturday, April 23. She was 89. Stella was born June 28, 1932, to Loren and…

Editor April 25, 2022

Community Notices

Tim Reeves is 1 remaining finalist for superintendent

Tim Reeves The Wayland Union School Board Friday interviewed four candidates for the superintendent position. The board initially narrowed the field to two candidates, but one candidate withdrew from the…

Editor April 25, 2022

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: Camping is a lifestyle that we chose

by Phyllis McCrossin It’s been an uneventful week. King and I hibernated in the trailer on Monday as the snow swirled around us. We did venture out once for a…

Editor April 24, 2022

Community Notices

Wayland Farmers Market vendor applications sought

Farmers Market on Main Street is getting closer to opening for the season, so potential vendors are being asked to submit applications. Coordinator Nancy Vandervoord said, "Because of the loss…

Editor April 24, 2022