Editor

Wildcats battle Kenowa Hills to 4-4 tie in tennis

The Wayland boys' tennis team Monday night battled visiting Kenowa Hills to a 4-4 tie to open the O-Gold Conference season. At first singles, Christian Sieffert met his match in…

Editor August 31, 2021

Sports

Lady Clippers take 3 quad matches in straight sets

The Martin varsity volleyball team enjoyed a successful home season opener by winning three matches in a quad meet Tuesday. The Lady Clippers bested Byron Center Zion Christian, Galesburg-Augusta and…

Editor August 31, 2021

Columns

I’m certain to become deaf from use of new earbuds

by Denise Dykstra It was recently my birthday and my boys gifted me with earbuds. I have never had earbuds. When I was young and I happened to get a…

Editor August 31, 2021

Editorial

Last 2 local police chiefs very different on the job

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The City of Wayland has had two police chiefs in the past nine years,…

Editor August 30, 2021

Community Notices

Local Hot Air Ballon Fest planned for all day Sept. 11

A Hot Air Balloon Festival is planned for Saturday, Sept. 11, at Calkins Field (Wayland Municipal Airport) just north of Wayland along 10th Street. This one day event will consist…

Editor August 30, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: Our trips live, die by trial and error

by Phyllis McCrossin A friend is considering hitting the road, at least temporarily, and seeing what adventures await her. She has many, many questions. It’s interesting to note she thinks…

Editor August 29, 2021

Columns

One Small Voice: A cattle dewormer over vaccine?

by Lynn Mandaville Have you ever read the list of ingredients on the bag in which your store-bought bread is packaged? Here are some of the ingredients from the bag…

Editor August 29, 2021

Columns

Subterranean: A look back at ‘The Shape of Water’

by Walter G. Tarrow How do you become aware of what might be of interest to watch? What spurs you on to turn on the TV? To click on a…

Editor August 29, 2021

Columns

Yes It’s True: My support for vaccines is painful history

The recent spate of social media posts and news reports of people who refuse to get free, potentially life-saving Covid vaccines reminds me painfully of two stories about people I…

Editor August 28, 2021

Sports

Wildcats claim title in their own soccer invitational

The Wayland High School boys' soccer team is undefeated in dual matches thus far this season and the Wildcats claimed the title in the Wayland Invitational Saturday. They have won…

Editor August 28, 2021