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Freshman Veyda Conley now owns 2 school records

Veyda Conley Freshman distance running sensation Veyda Conley now owns two school records. Conley, who last fall astonished nearly everybody by turning in times under 20 minutes in the 5,000-meter…

Editor April 27, 2024

Obituaries

Memorial service is May 11 at VFW for Judy Wheeler

Judy Rae Wheeler, age 80 of Shelbyville, died Thursday, April 25. Judy was born May 7, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to William and Marietta Schebergen. Throughout her life, she…

Editor April 26, 2024

Sports

Wildcat boys, girls both cop 1st place in Hastings relays

It was a very good day to be a Wildcat in Hastings, as both the Wayland girls’ and boys’ track team captured first place at the Hastings Relays. The boys…

Editor April 26, 2024

Features

WHS choral ensembles shine at solo & ensemble

Honors Choir members Kayleigh Warmbold, Madison Swisher, Kaylee Cooper, Tristell Pawloski, Kylie Spicer, Tiannah Garcia, Logan Waston, Patience Hawley, Morgan Liberski, Layla Uminn, Suryiah Wilson, Keira Cater, Madison Campos, and Abby WabekeNot Pictured: Nikolette…

Editor April 26, 2024

Editorial

Tuinstra’s term limits advocacy is not for himself

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. John Tuinstra I swear on the grave of Shostakovich that I checked in at…

Editor April 25, 2024

Sports

Hopkins enjoys non-league sweep in doubleheader

Hannah Brinks The Hopkins softball team Thursday jumped all over Holland Christian in a non-league doubleheader, claiming wins of 13-4 and 23-0. The Lady Vikings scored first in the opening…

Editor April 25, 2024

Sports

Lady Wildcats sweep twin bill vs. Ravenna in softball

Harmony Laker back in the saddle again. The Wayland softball team Thursday swept a doubleheader against non-league opponent Ravenna, 3-2 and 7-1. A walk-off double by Reese Veltman made the…

Editor April 25, 2024

Features

Little Miss, Mister winners chosen for Summerfest

The 2024 Little Miss and Mister of Wayland winners are Miss Rylee Andringa and Mister Noxx Klaver. They will be crowned at Summerfest Wayland Saturday June 8. Rylee is the…

Editor April 25, 2024

Community Notices

Kateleen Balfoort named city’s new finance director

Kateleen Balfoort Kateleen Balfoort has been selected as new finance director deputy city manager for the City of Wayland, according to announcement this week by City Manager Josh Eggleston. “The…

Editor April 25, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: Progressives actually support fascism

by Robert M. Traxler A friend texted me and said he had just gotten back from seeing the new “blockbuster” movie, “The Civil War.” His recommendation was to pass on…

Editor April 25, 2024