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Wildcat golfers ranked No. 5 in state in Division 2

The Wayland High School boys' varsity golf team is rated No. 5 in Division 2 in the April 29 state-wide poll by the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association. The Wildcats…

Editor May 1, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: There’s trouble in Canadian ‘La La Land’

To our Canadian friends; “Come on in, the water’s fine.” Your “La La Land” of love and acceptance has been shattered by someone in Toronto driving a rented van on…

Editor May 1, 2018

Columns

The Subterranean: Gain the world, but lose your soul

Reviews of Phantom Thread and All the Money in the World **** out of five stars for both Currently on video (check your local library for these and many other…

Editor May 1, 2018

Articles

Wayland robotics team finishes 3rd in ‘World” semis

The Wayland Wildcats Robotics Team #6090 placed third in The FIRST World Championship in Detroit, April 25-28. The local team finished the competition being ranked 22nd out of 67 teams in…

Editor May 1, 2018

Community Notices

Michigan DNR issues burning ban for Tuesday, May 1

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking residents to restrict outdoor burning Tuesday, May 1 Recent warm temperatures and strong winds, combined with dry grass, leaves and pine…

Editor May 1, 2018

Sports

Lady Clippers drop twin bill to Kalamazoo Christian

by Austin Marsman Martin's softball team dropped its double header Monday against Kalamazoo Christian yo have its season record evened at 8-8. The Comets took game one 7 to 2…

Editor May 1, 2018

Obituaries

Graveside service Friday for Junior Long of Sandy Pines

Junior Allen Long, 80, of Sandy Pines, died Sunday, April 29, at Providence Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services in Zeeland. Mr. Long was born October 9, 1937, in Tennessee, the son…

Editor April 30, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings unbeaten in 5 O-K Silver contests

The Hopkins varsity softball team hiked its league-leading record to 5-0 and 6-3 overall by sweeping a doubleheader against Kelloggsville Monday. Kesley Dusseau threw all three innings in one game,…

Editor April 30, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcats win 2 of 3 in Gull Lake Invitational

The Wayland varsity softball team took two of three encounters at the Gull lake Invitational Saturday, bringing its season record to 5-4. The Lady Wildcats opened the tournament with an…

Editor April 30, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings now at 4-3 after Holland Invitational

It’s been a rough last several days for the Hopkins varsity softball team, which started the season with three straight victories, but now sports a 4-3 overall record. The Lady…

Editor April 30, 2018