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Wayland grad places 2nd in nation in BPA contest

Cait Bronson, a Wayland High School graduate and a junior at Davenport University placed second in the nation individually competing at the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference Sh…

Editor May 6, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral Thursday for WHS grad Steven Mollema

Steven Mollema, age 70, of Wayland, died Saturday, May 4, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Steve served his country in the U.S. Army. He graduated from Wayland Union…

Editor May 6, 2019

Obituaries

Longtime banker Walter Colter of Wayland dies

Walter George Colter, age 62, died Saturday, May 4, at his home. Walter was born on Feb. 22, 1957, in Grand Rapids to Clarence and Theresa (Scheidel) Colter. He worked…

Editor May 6, 2019

Obituaries

Vicki Batog of Dorr passes Thursday at age 71

Vicki Batog, age 71, of Dorr died Thursday, May 2. Vicki worked many years for JC Penney and other human resource jobs. She loved being creative with her crafts, being…

Editor May 6, 2019

Sports

Wildcat coach Cheri Ritz scores 900th career victory

Wayland varsity softball coach Cheri Ritz, who also is a 1980 graduate of Wayland High School, picked up her 900th career coaching victory Saturday in the Wayland Invitational tournament with…

Editor May 5, 2019

Obituaries

Hopkins Athletic Hall of Famer Carol Guy, 87, dies

Carol Guy, age 87, of Grand Rapids, died Friday, May 3. Mrs. Guy was recognized in 2016 for her volunteer efforts as the faithful keeper of the scorebook for Hopkins…

Editor May 5, 2019

Sports

Wayland boys capture Hopkins Invitational title

The Wayland boys’ varsity track team captured the championship trophy Saturday in the Hopkins Invitational. The Wildcats edged Allendale 142 points to 140 in a 12-team field. Hopkins was fifth…

Editor May 4, 2019

Community Notices

Martin schools seek 18-mill renewal, board member

Voters in the Martin Public School district will be asked to renew an 18-mill property tax levy on businesses and industries Tuesday, May 7, in a special election. The millage…

Editor May 4, 2019

Sports

WHS grad Sarah Brewer just can’t give up running

Wayland High School 2006 graduate Sarah Brewer, daughter of WHS cross-country coach Sue Brewer and former Wildcat golf coach Allen Brewer, continues to run competitively, even after graduation from college.…

Editor May 4, 2019

Sports

Lady Vikings sweep twin bill over undefeated foe

Hopkins swept a doubleheader against undefeated Belding Friday to claim its eighth consecutive victory in softball. The Lady Vikings, after a slow 1-2 start, now are on a roll and…

Editor May 4, 2019