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Wayland schools’ retiring staff honored at ceremony

Wayland Union Schools earlier this spring honored retiring staff members (from left) Kathy Lehnertz, secretary, high school guidance, 3.14 years of service; Brenda Kraima, transportation supervisor, 19.95 years;Joyce Steffes, secretary,…

Editor June 9, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcats’ season ends with 2-1 loss in regionals

The Wayland varsity girls' softball team's season was concluded Saturday in the regionals with a tough 2-1 loss to Spring Lake. The Lady Wildcats, who this year won their 24th…

Editor June 9, 2018

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Silly season begins for 72nd District

The silly season indeed has begun. A very competitive election contest for state representative from the 72nd District already is showing signs of being entertaining, thanks to a gaffe by…

Editor June 8, 2018

Articles

Watson OKs reimbursement plan for tribe land trusts

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution supporting the Hopkins Area Fire Department's recommendation for negotiating with the Gun Lake Tribe when it takes land into federal trust.…

Editor June 8, 2018

Community Notices

Chris Rupke wins Brenner Outstanding Teacher award

Chris Rupke (left) has been selected as this year's winner of the Katheryn Lorraine Brenner Outstanding Teacher Award. Rupke is an elementary art teacher. The honor is bestowed annually in…

Editor June 8, 2018

Editorial

Sincerely: Use your only power to vote Aug. 7, Nov. 6

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. “If voting really made a difference, they wouldn’t let you do it.” —…

Editor June 8, 2018

Features

Watson learns family head, not girl, buried roadside

New information reveals that the supposed nearly 120-year-old roadside grave in Watson Township actually contains the body of the former property owner rather than an infant girl. The tragic and…

Editor June 8, 2018

Columns

Army Bob: U.S. military base in Poland is a good idea

by Robert M. Traxler Poland is offering to pay $2 billion to establish a permanent U.S. military presence in its country, according to a recently revealed proposal. “This proposal outlines the…

Editor June 8, 2018

Sports

WHS 1600-meter relay team wins all-state accolades

The four members of the Wayland High School 1600-meter relay team were awarded all-state accolades for finished eighth in their event last Saturday in the Division 2 state meet. They…

Editor June 8, 2018

Community Notices

Authorities ask for help finding missing Delton man

by Austin Marsman The Barry County Sheriff's Department, family, and friends are asking for help to find a missing Delton man. David Lukins has not been heard from since Sunday,…

Editor June 8, 2018