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Funeral Thursday for outdoor enthusiast Merle Shoemaker

Merle Shoemaker, age 82, of Dorr, died Sunday, Dec. 16. Merle retired from Keeler Brass after 40 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and bowler. He is survived by…

Editor December 17, 2018

Obituaries

Service will be held Friday for Julia Kotrba-Dodds, 96

Julia Kotrba-Dodds, age 96, of Wayland, died Monday, Dec. 17, at Kindred Hospice. Julie, as she was referred to by family and friends, enjoyed a hardworking and joyful life. First,…

Editor December 17, 2018

Sports

Hudsonville Unity defeats both Wildcat bowl teams

It was a good night for Wayland freshman bowler Lillian Gates. Unfortunately, it wasn't a good night for her teammates. Gates, a southpaw, rolled her personal best of a 156…

Editor December 17, 2018

Articles

Wayland’s city budget audit getting even cleaner

The financial audit for the City of Wayland was presented Monday night and once again Dan Veldhuizen of Siegfried Crandall commented, "Overall, the city's financial condition is quite healthy." The…

Editor December 17, 2018

Community Notices

Former Wayland woman sought in Kent crime spree

Authorities are searching for former Wayland woman Tauna Parfait, 33, most recently believed to be living in Otsego in connection with a recent crime spree in Kent County. Parfait and…

Editor December 17, 2018

Editorial

Martin community, schools enjoy a sort of renaissance

The Martin community and school system are undergoing a renaissance of sorts. Only a few years ago they were just about left for dead, but they have rebounded nicely, at…

Editor December 17, 2018

Sports

Three WHS alums playing collegiate hoops in GR area

Three recent Wayland High School graduates are playing collegiate basketball this winter in the Grand Rapids area. Carter Nyp, a freshman 6-9 forward, is averaging 7.9 points per game for…

Editor December 16, 2018

Editorial

Campaign against bullying like fighting war on drugs

ACHTUNG: This is not a fair and balanced story. It is an editorial by the editor. “And you can kick the sand right back in their faces, ha!” — Vivian…

Editor December 15, 2018

Sports

Wildcats beat Detroit hoops team again in I-96 tourney

The Wayland High School boys' varsity basketball team had a bit of deja vu Saturday afternoon in the annual I-96 basketball challenge at Ottawa Hills High School. Not only did…

Editor December 15, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral is Friday afternoon for Eugene Knobloch, 80

Eugene Oliver Knobloch, 80, of Hopkins, died Friday, Dec. 14, at Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming. Born Oct. 7, 1938, in Hopkins, he was the son of the late Oliver and…

Editor December 15, 2018