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Vikings’ QB Nolan Smith plans to play at Concordia

Hopkins High School senior quarterback Nolan Smith has committed to attend and play football next fall at Concordia University, Ann Arbor. Smith, who was a three-year starter on the Vikings'…

Editor December 18, 2018

Sports

Wildcat boys lose to Middleville 23-7 on the lanes

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team was defeated 23-7 Tuesday night by O-K Gold Conference rival Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. "We fell behind quickly tonight in the Baker games," said coach…

Editor December 18, 2018

Editorial

Call Rep. Johnson, defend Prop 2 against lame ducks

To the editor: Please take time today to call State Rep. Steven Johnson (517-373-0840). I know from my conversation with him last Friday that he can be swayed on this…

Editor December 18, 2018

Community Notices

All WHS debate members place among top 40 in state

The Wayland Union High School Debate Team competed at the Michigan Interscholastic Forensics Association State Debate Tournament Saturday in Dexter and experienced record success. All 15 of the WHS team…

Editor December 18, 2018

Features

‘Stuffs of Cheer’ holiday tradition marks its 6th year

Christian Look and his grandmother, Linda Hill, this week continued their "Stuffs of Cheer" tradition of six years by giving away stuffed animals to clients at The Laurels at Sandy…

Editor December 18, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: Fight fire with fire to eliminate bullying

With all the talk recently in Townbroadcast about bullying, there is one thing that is true — it won't stop. It won't stop because it is in our DNA and…

Editor December 18, 2018

Obituaries

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