Editor

‘Ghost of Wal-Mart’ plagues my view of K & M’s site decision

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The ghost of Wal-Mart’s invasion of Hastings 25 years ago has been plaguing my…

Editor October 28, 2019

Community Notices

Hopkins equestrian team is 5th in state competition

The Hopkins High School equestrian team has concluded a successful competitive season as District 19 Division B champions, Region A Division B co-champions and fifth-place finisher in the Division B…

Editor October 28, 2019

Community Notices

Six WHS musicians to play for greater GR area orchestras

Wayland Union Schools students are representing the their district this this year in the regional youth orchestra scene of Greater Grand Rapids. Through an audition process, the following students were…

Editor October 28, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral slated for Tuesday for Duane (Dewey) Door, 57

Duane (Dewey) Door, died Friday, Oct. 25. He was 57. He is survived by wife of 35 years, Gina Door (Mutschler), children Brandi, Evan, Stacie, Brad, Darrin, Katlyn, Danny, Brittany,…

Editor October 27, 2019

Sports

Vikings play Dowagiac; Martin to have rematch with Bellevue

The first round of the high school football playoffs was announced Sunday evening for Hopkins in Division 5 and Martin in the 8-man division. Hopkins will be at home Friday…

Editor October 27, 2019

Community Notices

WHS debaters take 7 of top 10 awards at Holt competition

The Wayland High School debate team last Wednesday took seven of the top 10 awards and top novice honors at the West Michigan Legislative Debate League competition at Holt High…

Editor October 27, 2019

Sports

Lady Vikings capture O-K Silver volleyball title outright

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team captured its first O-K Silver Conference championship since 2009 Saturday by going undefeated in the league tournament. The Lady Vikings went 3-0 in matchups during…

Editor October 27, 2019

Community Notices

Wayland Middle Schoolers sing in Regional Honors Choir

Ten Wayland Middle School students sang in the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Regional Honors Choir Saturday, October 19 at Byron Center High School’s Van Singel Auditorium. In addition,…

Editor October 27, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral will be Nov. 1 for Bernie Vander Veen, 90

Bernie Vander Veen, age 90, died Friday, Oct. 25. He is survived by loving wife of 69 years, Jean Vander Veen; children Nick (Diane) Vander Veen, Linda (Al) Miedema, Laura…

Editor October 27, 2019

Sports

Wildcat frosh, Hopkins senior going to state C-C meet

Hopkins senior Todd Henley and Wayland freshman Olivia Barabas Saturday both qualified for the Division 2 state cross-country meet by placing among the top 15 individuals in the regional competition…

Editor October 26, 2019