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Service pending for Sharon Dressler, 77, who died Saturday

November 5, 2019

Sharon Dressler, age 77, died Saturday, Nov. 2. Sharon had a passion for cooking, and never missed any holiday or family event. Sharon loved spending time at Gun Lake Casino, playing cards but, most of all, she loved her family. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Joseph...

Lady Vikings sweep Allendale to advance in district tourney

November 5, 2019

The Hopkins High School varsity volleyball team defeated Allendale Monday in straight sets in the opening round of districts, 25-18, 25-16, 25-21. The Lady Vikings, with an overall record of 49-6-4, will play Holland Christian in the district semifinal round on their home court at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Tourney favorite...

Dorr, Leighton firefighters battle barn blaze at area farm

November 4, 2019

The Dorr and Leighton Township Fire Departments Monday afternoon battled a barn fire near 140th Avenue and Kalamazoo Avenue. The blaze, which was reported at about 4 p.m. caused Leighton firefighters to come to the scene and Dorr personnel arrived shortly afterward. Authorities said Monday evening they weren’t sure yet...

Refunding Wayland Schools bond saves $400,000 in taxes

November 4, 2019

Pat Velie Wayland Union Schools successfully entered the bond market Friday, Nov. 1, to refund the current School Bond Loan Fund (SBLF), as directed by the Board of Education. Refunding a bond is somewhat similar to refinancing a home mortgage to take advantage of lower interest rates. The district's financing...

Yes, Nov. 5 is Election Day, the last in Wayland for City Clerk

November 4, 2019

City Clerk Michelle Herman Tuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day in the City of Wayland, and though the ballot will have three candidates running without opposition, the exercise will be the last for Clerk Michelle Herman. Herman Monday announced that she will retire after serving in the post for eleven...

WHS grad Hope Dollarhide is tri-captain at Lawrence Tech

November 4, 2019

Hope Dollarhide (far left, No. 4) has been selected as a tri-captain for the Lawrence Technological University girls' basketball team this season. She is shown here with fellow captains Teryn Kline, Danielle Hanson. Dollarhide is a 2016 graduate of Wayland High School, where she played hoops all four seasons.

Wayland Union Schools earns clean financial audit rating

November 4, 2019

Wayland Union Schools has received an unmodified audit opinion for the fiscal year ending June 30. In an unmodified opinion, auditors issue this opinion to financial statements that are prepared in all material respects and comply with accounting standards being used. Schools strive for unmodified opinions. Certified public accountants with the firm...

Jayda Gale now talking about reopening Nov. 21. New owner?

November 4, 2019

It apparently more than just a rumor that the Jayda Gale Distillery and Restaurant will reopen. A Facebook posting this morning announced, "We are hopeful for November 21st we will be open. That day these chairs will flipped over and we'll be ready to to serve you." The facility was...

Wayland Middle School Robotics team earns 2 awards

November 4, 2019

The Wayland Middle School Robotics team competed against 40 teams at East Kentwood High School Saturday and won the design award for the outstanding creativity put into the CAD 3D printed parts and the complexity of the gripper. They also placed third for the "Motivate" award. This week the team...

Yes It’s True: WHS bowling astonishing, connected, bittersweet

November 3, 2019

Bill Holbrook Brittney Schnicke EDITOR'S NOTE: This article originally and incorrectly referred to coach Eric Bottrall's daughter as Shaunna. Her name is Kadence. A bittersweet bowling season for Wayland is under way and it already features many astonishing connections and coincidences. Just this past week we learned that former Wildcat...

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