Editor

Monterey vet Dr. Henry Reinhart earns Honorary FFA degree

Dr. Henry Reinart of Monterey Township, owner and proprietor of Pickle Street Veterinary Services, has received his Honorary American Degree at the National FFA Convention. The Hopkins FFA commented in…

Editor November 2, 2019

Sports

Vikings win wars on the line in 1st half, win playoff debut

It’s been said by many football coaches that ballgames are won and lost by the wars at the line of scrimmage. Hopkins Friday night won that war at the line,…

Editor November 1, 2019

Community Notices

Did inclement weather swell WHS ‘Hallowed Halls’ crowds?

The blustery, cold and wet weather served as a deterrent Thursday evening for many traditional trick-or-treaters in local neighborhoods, so many speculated that the annual "Hallowed Halls" celebration at Wayland…

Editor November 1, 2019

Community Notices

Jayda Gale continues to tease that it may reopen soon

Jayda Gale Distillery and Restaurant, which closed Sept. 1 at its South Main Street location in downtown Wayland, continues to make overtures on its Facebook page, indicating it may reopen…

Editor November 1, 2019

Sports

WHS grad Sydney Urben has 3rd highest bowling average

Wayland High School graduate Sydney Urben has the third highest individual collegiate bowling average in the latest Tier I listing by CollegeBowling.com. Urben, who won the state Division 2 championship…

Editor November 1, 2019

Columns

Yes It’s True: Two mysteries about local eateries emerge

“Strange stories, She would tell me.” — Tuli Kupferberg, the Fugs, 1969, “Children of the Dream.” The mysteries of eateries have caught my eye of late in these parts. Strange…

Editor October 31, 2019

Obituaries

Celebration of life will be in Dorr Sunday for Patricia Haney

Patricia Haney, age 78, died Thursday, Oct. 31. Pat, who worked at General Motors for 25 years, enjoyed sewing, reading and spending time with her family. She was selfless while…

Editor October 31, 2019

Columns

Army Bob: Kudos to ICE for stand against arrogant U.S. reps

by Robert M. Traxler Congressional staffers not being allowed in ICE facilities because of their past conduct to folks working in broader holding facilities was covered a few weeks ago…

Editor October 31, 2019

Community Notices

WMS choir sings national anthem at GR Griffins game

The sixth grade choir from Wayland Middle School Tuesday evening sang the national anthem at the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game. They sang under the direction of instructor Krisi Oostdyk.

Editor October 31, 2019

Features

Local trick-or-treaters to face Halloween weather challenges

In light of prospects for cold and snow for traditional Halloween trick-or-treating this evening, Russ Porteous and Deb Straub posted this on Facebook this morning. Martin Methodist Church offered a…

Editor October 31, 2019