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Longtime WHS athletic booster Bob Meconis dies at 70

Robert "Bob" Meconis, age 70, of Wayland, died Monday, May 21. Bob was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He was well known in the community as…

Editor May 23, 2018

Sports

WHS Multer, Senior Athlete award winners announced

Division 2 state champion bowler Sydney Urben (left) was selected as the winner of the annual Harry Multer Award for outstanding female athlete at Wayland High School and Abby Merice…

Editor May 23, 2018

Community Notices

Martin environmental warrior speaks at rally despite rain

Austin Marsman, a graduating senior at Martin High School, was one of the speakers Monday afternoon in a very soggy Rally for the Environment at the Yankee Springs State Park.…

Editor May 22, 2018

Features

WHS grad pursues passion, patent to stop predators

Terry Parks, a 1966 graduate of Wayland High School, is seeking a patent on his technological invention that is personal for him and practical for modern society. Parks, a former…

Editor May 22, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: End the free-for-all at our southern border

Average citizens, working hard every day for themselves or their families, are victim of illegals entering the country, driving wages down and taking jobs from law-abiding citizens. The demographics of…

Editor May 22, 2018

Community Notices

Hopkins announces Outstanding People for Education

The Oustanding People for Education nominees and winners for the Hopkins Public Schools were Nominees: Lisa Birtles, Lynnet Caras, Rachel Cimek, Chad Coots, Katie Dana, Mick Francis, Chris Francomb, Ben Herrick,…

Editor May 22, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcats lose 3-1 in the rain to Gold foe EGR

A rainy Monday night left the Lady Wildcats drenched and defeated, as they lost 3-1 in a road soccer match to East Grand Rapids. After taking a quick lead on…

Editor May 22, 2018

Obituaries

Service will be Friday for Dan Bischoff, 75, of Wayland

Daniel Ralph Bischoff, age 75, of Wayland, died Sunday, May 20. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Dan and wife Taren enjoyed being together, going out, and traveling,…

Editor May 22, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral is Thursday in Dorr for Ken Detwiler, 61

Kenneth Detwiler, age 61, died Saturday, May 19. Ken strived to serve the Lord and spread His word wherever he went. He was also a family man, a friend to…

Editor May 22, 2018

Columns

WHS grad insists PATCO strike started America demise

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a column published in "The Medium" on line by 1972 Wayland High School graduate and retired history teacher Michael Johnston. He barely missed being elected…

Editor May 22, 2018