Editor

Doreen Richardson, 87, of Wayland dies Monday

Doreen Joyce Richardson, age 87, of Wayland, died Monday, May 7. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Francis Richardson; daughter, Diane Overway and parents, Glenn…

Editor May 9, 2018

Obituaries

Service Friday for Dorr native Mabel Bolhuis, 88

Mable Bolhuis, age 88 of Zeeland did May 2. She was born on the family farm in Dorr to Frank and Hermina DeBoer, into a family that would eventually include…

Editor May 9, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcats capture 1st dual meet wins of season

The Wayland girls’ track team posted their first dual meet victories of the season Tuesday by beating Wyoming 84-48 and South Christian 89-44. The boys’ track team, meanwhile, lost a…

Editor May 8, 2018

Editorial

Save our democratic elections with pre-primary votes

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. At the risk of being a bit of a broken record, I hereby ask…

Editor May 8, 2018

Articles

Martin students learn the dangers of distracted driving

by Austin Marsman "Eyes on the road, hands on the wheel." It’s a simple message that was learned Monday by students in ninth through 12th grades at Martin High School.…

Editor May 8, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: About Tesla, Ford and electric vehicles

Tesla: I keep a close eye on economics and government boondoggles. My favorite cash squandering government supported business is Tesla and the con-man genius Elon Musk. Last Wednesday Tesla reported…

Editor May 8, 2018

Sports

Lady ‘Cats to resume suspended game at TK tonight

The Wayland varsity girls' soccer team fell just shy of league-leading South Christian 2-0 Monday evening. Goals on either side of halftime were the difference in defeat for the Lady…

Editor May 8, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings still unbeaten in O-K Silver after sweep

The Hopkins softball team took a twin bill from Wyoming Lee Monday, 21-1 and 22-3. The Lady Vikings remain undefeated in O-K Silver Conference play. They are listed as having…

Editor May 8, 2018

Obituaries

Service Wednesday for Joan Arnold, formerly of Wayland

Joan "JoAnn" Arnold, formerly of Wayland, died Sunday, May 6. She was 88. Joan was a full-time homemaker taking care of her kids when they returned from Wayland schools and…

Editor May 7, 2018

Community Notices

Ron Draayer is the Democrat in 72nd District contest

Ron Draayer of Kentwood is the Democrat who has filed to run for 72nd District State Representative. Draayer, who has taught business for 40 years at Davenport University and lists…

Editor May 7, 2018