Editor

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

Sports

Viking bowling squad off to fast start for ’18-19 season

The Hopkins boys' varsity bowling team placed sixth among 16 teams Saturday at the Cedar Springs Invitational Tournament. Senior Brenden Gossman finished second individually and was named to the all-tourney…

Editor December 15, 2018

Sports

Wayland’s bowling teams still plagued by bad luck

The Wayland High School girls' bowling team didn't make the cut at a tournament at Eastland Bowl in Kalamazoo Friday, but didn't finish last, either. Freshman Bella Harnish finished 18th…

Editor December 15, 2018

Sports

Martin boys’ hoops victory streak extended to 5 games

The Martin boys' varsity basketball team improved to 5-0 with a 59-39 victory at Saugatuck Friday night. The Clippers trailed 10-6 at the end of the first quarter and overtook…

Editor December 15, 2018