Editor

Anti-bullying speaker to visit Wayland schools Nov. 29

Author and international speaker Tom Thelen will make a presentation to students in grades 5–12 Thursday, Nov. 29, with an additional evening presentation at 7 p.m. for the community. All presentations will…

Editor November 12, 2018

Sports

Nieuwkoop, Hudson return to Davenport hoops team

Wayland High School graduates Avery Hudson and Zack Nieuwkoop have returned to play their sophomore years for the Davenport University basketball season. Neiuwkoop, a 6-8 center, appeared in 27 of…

Editor November 11, 2018

Sports

WHS grad Hope Dollarhide playing at Lawrence Tech

Former Wayland girls' basketball standout Hope Dollarhide is a junior forward on the Lawrence Tech women's hoops squad. Dollarhide played in 31 games as a freshman, recorded 82 points, 39…

Editor November 11, 2018

Sports

Brian Huberty named Wayland varsity baseball coach

Brian Huberty, a teacher and coach for Plainwell Community Education, has been hired as head varsity baseball coach at Wayland High School. Huberty succeeds Rob Hamly, who resigned two months…

Editor November 11, 2018

Columns

One Small Voice: Blue Wave just gentle lapping at shore

I watched Tuesday night's midterm election returns as if expecting some kind of karmic payback for Trump's election in 2016. Of course, there was none. The results were anticlimactic. We…

Editor November 11, 2018

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Electoral blue wave indeed occurred

“Against the wind I'm still running against the wind I'm older now but still running against the wind Well, I'm older now and still running Against the wind…” — Bob…

Editor November 10, 2018

Columns

Basura: Trump ain’t scared of no low IQ legislator

“How many slams in an old screen door? Depends how loud you shut it. How many slices in a loaf of bread? Depends how thin you cut it. How much…

Editor November 10, 2018

Sports

Ally Longstreet to play softball next year for GRCC

Ally Longstreet, hard-hitting senior outfielder for the Wayland High School softball team, has signed to play for Grand Rapids Community College next year. She is shown (seated) with her father,…

Editor November 9, 2018

Community Notices

Wayland businessman is Michigan Chamber president

Wayland businessman Arny Rodriguez has been selected president of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Rodriguez, a member of the Wayland Chamber, is president and CEO of Technical Professional Services, Inc.…

Editor November 9, 2018

Features

Here’s 1 way to celebrate the first snow of the season

Christine Zimmerman Shafer this morning reported on Facebook that this is what greeted her when she left the house for another school day.Her daughter, Zoey, had done a little snow…

Editor November 9, 2018