Posted inColumns
When the other side of the world feels like next door
by Denise Dykstra “How is writing about war going to have anything to do with joy, Mama?” my 17-year-old son asked me as I tried to type out this post.…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Wayland Supt. resigns to take position at Northview
Dr. Christina Hinds Wayland Union Schools Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds announced her resignation, effective June 30, 2022 to the Wayland Union Schools staff and community today. Dr. Hinds has served…
Posted inSports
Wildcats lose to Kenowa Hills 75-45 in makeup
The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team lost 75-45 in a makeup game Monday night. The loss dropped the Wildcats' overall season record to 4-15. Kenowa is 10-8. Meanwhile, the Wayland…
Posted inColumns
Ramblin’ Road: How long can we travel in old trailer?
Phyllis McCrossin One of the things that one has to consider when living a nomadic lifestyle is finding a place to stay long-term. We have our summer months covered thanks…
Posted inFeatures
Lily of Hopkins High School defeats aplastic anemia
Lily and her mom six years ago during hard times. Lilly Vanden Bosch today is a reasonably healthy Hopkins High School student after overcoming the challenges of aplastic anemia. She…
Posted inFeatures
WHS foreign exchange student has left Ukraine
Olya Schenky, Wayland High School foreign exchange student from Ukraine, has left her home country. In a message to American mother Connie VanHouten, she wrote, “Well, today I will finally…
Posted inEditorial
Ukraine actually presents us with a just, moral cause
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I do not support U.S. military intervention in Ukraine in the wake of the…
Posted inArticles
Middle school AD, assistant principal Restau retiring
T. J. Restau, assistant principal and athletic director at Wayland Middle School, has announced plans to retire June 30 at the end of this academic year. Restau was hired in…
Posted inSports
Boys’ district basketball pairings set for next week
The Michigan High School Athletic Association has announced boys’ high school district basketball tournament pairings for the week of Monday, March 7, to Friday, March 11. Wayland is host for…
Posted inColumns
Sheet pan steak & potatoes is quick and tastes great
by Kathy Hamman Miller When you need a easy to put together, great tasting dinner, this is sure to be your new go to recipe. Toss it all together in…