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Wayland Union Schools beekeeping club seeks experienced volunteer

The Wayland Union Schools extra-curricular beekeeping club is looking for an experienced local beekeeper who is willing to volunteer to help the group to grow and thrive. This new after-school…

Editor February 2, 2022

Community Notices

Rash of thefts of catalytic converters being reported

Local businesses, residents and authorities are reporting a rash of thefts of catalytic converters from parked vehicles. Wayland Transmission and Auto Service posted on Facebook Wednesday morning, "Last night our…

Editor February 2, 2022

Obituaries

No details yet on services for Larry Van Volkinburg

Larry Dean Van Volkinburg, age 88, of Shelbyville died Monday, Jan. 24. Larry was born June 26, 1933 and he was a graduate of Wayland High School. There have not…

Editor February 2, 2022

Sports

All Wayland and Martin teams taste defeat Tuesday

Brett Bulsma (2) goes near the rim. Both the Wayland boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams lost non-conference basketball encounters Tuesday evening. The Lady Wildcats saw their overall season record…

Editor February 2, 2022

Community Notices

Snow dump closes schools and Then & Now library

The anticipated snowstorm across West Michigan delivered plenty of the white stuff Wednesday morning, enough to close Hopkins, Martin and Wayland schools for the day and all evening activities as…

Editor February 2, 2022

Sports

Bowler from Hopkins High School rolls a perfect 300

Charlie Brown Hopkins High School varsity bowler Charlie Brown achieved a rare feat Monday in high school competition in the Vikings O-K Silver Conference dual match against Belding by rolling…

Editor February 1, 2022

Sports

Boys’ and girls’ Viking hoop squads fall vs. Plainwell

The Hopkins girls' and boys' basketball teams did not fare well Tuesday evening in non-league contests against Plainwell. The girls dropped a 37-32 decision and the boys lost 62-46. The…

Editor February 1, 2022

Features

Steeby Elementary wins literacy award from DAR

The teachers and staff members at Steeby Elementary. Steeby Elementary in the Wayland Union school system has been recognized by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for…

Editor February 1, 2022

Community Notices

Wayland City Concerts in the Park lineup announced

Wayland City Clerk Leann Claussen has announced this year's lineup for the annual City Park Concerts in August. The shows will be presented every Friday in August from 6 to…

Editor February 1, 2022

Obituaries

Funeral set for Saturday for Sandra MacVean of Martin

Sandra MacVean of Martin died Friday, Jan. 28. Born Sept. 25, 1934, to Eldon VanLent Sr. and Marie (Brown) VanLent of Otsego, she was 87. Sandra graduated from Otsego High…

Editor February 1, 2022