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Wildcat bowlers roll their best game, win dual match

The Wayland boys’ varsity bowling team registered its second dual match victory of the season Monday afternoon with a 28-2 decision over Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills. The Lady Wildcats, meanwhile,…

Editor February 15, 2021

Articles

Hopkins may lose money in Gov.’s state aid proposal

Hopkins Public School Supt. Gary Wood have Board of Education members updates on the latest news from Lansing Monday night. Some of his presentation included good news, some did not.…

Editor February 15, 2021

Articles

Bicycle rack soon may be added to Rabbit River Park

The Rabbit River Park and Trail soon may be graced by the presence of a bicycle rack at its entrance. Local Boy Scout Martin Bethwick appeared before the City Council…

Editor February 15, 2021

Columns

Maraschino cherry chip shortbread cookies special

by Kathy Hamman Miller Maraschino cherry chip shortbread cookies To get ready - put two cups (four sticks of butter) in large mixing bowl and let set until it softens…

Editor February 15, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: We’ll be back, despite the political posturing

There was a lot of political posturing over the past week, wasn’t there? With a few exceptions, most of my Facebook friends (I don’t do Twitter or Instagram) have started…

Editor February 15, 2021

Columns

Sports too often brings out worst in the nicest people

“What mighty contests arise from trivial things.” — Alexander Pope Upon reading the death notice for Norman G. Platt this morning, all the memories came flooding back, along with the…

Editor February 14, 2021

Features

Oldest local store owners to observe 70th anniversary

Alan and Lois Baugh, owners of Wayland’s oldest continuous business, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Feb. 17. The Baughs were married at the Wayland Calvary Church on…

Editor February 14, 2021

Sports

Hopkins boys’ bowlers win dual match vs. NorthPointe

The Hopkins boys' bowling team earlier this week defeated NorthPointe Christian 22.5 to 7.5 in an O-K Silver Conference matchup. After the baker games, The Vikings were down 6-4 but…

Editor February 14, 2021

Community Notices

Area firefighters battle cold, blaze at Cobb Lake location

A structural fire at a Cobb Lake residence Saturday in Yankee Springs Township resulted in a total loss, but no one was in injured. Firefighters from Leighton Township department, Martin…

Editor February 14, 2021

Sports

3-0 Lady Wildcats to face stern test against Sailors

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team hiked its overall season record to 3-0 Saturday evening with a 59-44 verdict over visiting Cedar Springs. Also on Saturday, the Hopkins girls more…

Editor February 13, 2021