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New WHS pool bond issue prospects look more likely

Members of the Wayland High School Jazz Band, under the leadership of Kelly Tilley Smith, performed a special arrangement of "Greensleeves" for the Board of Education. It’s getting more likely…

Editor December 13, 2021

Articles

Eight WHS debaters finish among top 35 in the state

The Wayland High School debate team registered record successes at the Michigan Interscholastic Forensics Association State Debate Tournament Saturday. All eight members of the WHS team in attendance ranked among…

Editor December 13, 2021

Columns

Marinated venison bamboo skewers are seasonal treat

Ingredients: 2 pounds ground venison 1 lb. regular jimmy deans pork sausage1/3 cup soy sauce less sodium 1/4 cup white sugar1/3 cup chopped green onion1/2 cup drained dry crushed pineapple 2 eggs3/4 cup…

Editor December 13, 2021

Obituaries

Service is Jan. 8 at Corinth Church for Jessica Berens

Jessica Lynn Berens, age 39, of Wayland, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, after a long battle with cancer. From a young age, Jessica had a tenacity for life and a love…

Editor December 12, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral date delayed for Delwyn Tait, 69 of Dorr

Delwyn (Del) Tait, age 69, died Friday, Dec. 10. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Donna Tait; brother Marlen Tait, sister Janice (Dwight) Carpenter, and brother Kim…

Editor December 12, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcats place 4th in GR Christian Invitational

The Wayland High School girls’ varsity bowling team placed fourth Saturday and the boys ninth at the Grand Rapids Christian Invitational tournament at Park Center Lanes. “All six ladies contributed…

Editor December 12, 2021

Sports

Hot-shooting Coloma runs away from Martin, 66-31

A hot-shooting Coloma basketball squad came out firing on all cylinders Friday night and cruised to a 66-31 victory over Martin Friday night. The Comets nailed their first three three-point…

Editor December 11, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcats capture 3rd consecutive victory, 55-35

The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team captured its third consecutive victory Friday with a 55-35 decision over non-league opponent Potter's House. The Lady Wildcats, after losing their season opener to…

Editor December 11, 2021

Obituaries

Dan Terpstra’s funeral is Wednesday in Byron Center

Daniel Terpstra of Wayland died Wednesday at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife of 16 years Judy; his children Donald (Romanda) Terpstra; Daniel (Ashley) Terpstra, Barbara…

Editor December 11, 2021

Sports

Martin girls move record to 3-1 with win over Coloma

The Martin girls' varsity basketball team improved its overall season record to 3-1 Friday night with a 48-43 verdict over Coloma. The Lady Clippers led throughout the contest by small…

Editor December 10, 2021