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Four middle school spelling bee winners announced

The four winners of the Wayland Middle School spelling bee, Sophia Miller, Adysen Pierce, Brayden Tomson, and Spencer Miller, were announced today. They competed with 25 other WUMS students who…

Editor January 26, 2022

Sports

Viking girls make it 4 wins in a row at Comstock Park

The Hopkins girls’ varsity basketball team pulled out a tight 36-34 triumph Tuesday night at Comstock Park to claim its fourth straight win. The Lady Vikings, in so doing, evened…

Editor January 25, 2022

Obituaries

Visitation is Saturday for Nathan Valentine, only 24

Nathan Lee Valentine, age 24, of Wayland, died unexpectedly at home Monday Jan. 24. Nate enjoyed spending time in conversation with those he loved. He also loved almost anyone he…

Editor January 25, 2022

Articles

Hopkins teacher Robert Wiersema decides to retire

Hopkins High School social studies teacher Robert Wiersema, a former president of the Wayland Board of Education, has submitted notice of his retirement and will no longer be employed by…

Editor January 25, 2022

Columns

My adventures in and falling in love with knitting

"You could knit a sweater by the fireside... Sunday mornings go for a ride." — The Beatles, "When I'm Sixty-Four." by Denise Dykstra I began knitting by accident. My friend…

Editor January 25, 2022

Sports

Wildcat boys, girls sweep Ottawa Hills on the lanes

The Wayland boys' and girls' varsity bowling squads Monday afternoon both defeated Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills, 26-4, and 30-0, respectively. Ottawa Hills didn't have any lady bowlers, so that was…

Editor January 25, 2022

Obituaries

Former Wayland School Board member dies at 75

Francis G. Lindgren, age 75 of Shelbyville, died Thursday, Jan. 20, after a long illness. Francis retired, after 30 years, from Spartan Stores, Inc. in Grand Rapids and went on…

Editor January 25, 2022

Obituaries

Funeral mass slated for Monday for Gertie Taylor

Gertrude Catherine Taylor, age 94, died Saturday, Jan. 22, while surrounded by her family. Gertie lived through the depression. She walked three to four miles to school. She worked in…

Editor January 25, 2022

Articles

Three candidates to be interviewed for board seat

Norm Taylor Jeff Koon Cinnamon Mellema Three candidates seeking to fill a vacancy on the Wayland Board of Education will be interviewed in a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday,…

Editor January 24, 2022

Columns

Army Bob: Russia will indeed invade Ukraine

by Robert M. Traxler Will the Russians invade Ukraine? In my opinion, yes. Perhaps not a full-frontal assault unless necessary, but using the 160,000 troops (ground, sea and air) that…

Editor January 24, 2022