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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…
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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…
Posted inEditorial
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Posted inCommunity 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…
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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…
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Both Martin girls, boys lose dual track meet vs. Delton
Martin girls dominated the distance running events, but Delton Kellogg regardless pulled out a 72-60 dual meet victory Wednesday afternoon. The Martin boys had a tougher day, losing 100-37 to…
Posted inObituaries
WHS 1967 valedictorian died last fall in Rockford
Gary Finkbeiner, 74, of Wayland died Sept. 24, in Rockford after a long battle with lung cancer. Gary was an outspoken man, and you always knew were you stood with…