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Burglary, vehicle theft suspect nabbed in Watson Twp. chase

October 31, 2017

Authorities apprehended a 26-year-old Jackson County man Tuesday afternoon after a high-speed chase through Barry and Allegan counties. The suspect, wanted for multiple felony crimes, was captured after he crashed the pickup truck he was driving on M-222 near 24th Street between Allegan and Martin in Watson Township. He was being sought...

Seven WHS singers advance to Regional Honors Choir

October 31, 2017

Regional Honors Choir qualifiers from Wayland are (back row from left) Hannah Damveld, Avery Sallie, Olivia Gamelin, Zack Spoors, (front row) Anna Sanger, Andrew VanBaal and Mikayla Biesbrock. (Photo courtesy of Ricci Sabin) Seven Wayland Union High School students have advanced to the High School Regional Honors Choir. They will...

Ranger Rick: NFL players’ protests cause worry, and they should

October 31, 2017

The NFL is in dire straits, their estimated $14 billion business earnings last year are being jeopardized by those kneeling during the national anthem to protest. Let us forget what they doeth protest about, because most of them don’t seem to know when asked. Let’s just ask this: If you...

Yes It Is, It’s True: Kathy Worfel was a genuine sports pioneer

October 30, 2017

Kathy Worfel (second from left) and the Wildcat boys' tennis team. Wayland has a long and distinguished history of great female athletic achievements, but it's possible many aren't aware of the true pioneer in the field — Kathy Worfel. A classic tomboy in bygone days, Worfel was blessed to become...

‘Seussified Christmas Carol’ to be presented Nov. 17-19

October 30, 2017

The players (kneeling, from left) Will Hurt, Chris Niemchick, Aubree Wooten, Sam Rahm, Missy Whitney, Olivia Peets, Dakota Busby (standing) Carla Janke, Collin Majewski, Keely Standish, Kai Weaver, Evan Cater, Ally Maynard, Mike Wnuk, Camber Barko, Benjamin Niemchick, Khylea Wells, Maiwenn Knapsong, Alanya Foster, Nick Wnuk, Avery Sallie, Cami Huyck and...

Martin boys 5th, girls 8th in Division 4 C-C regionals

October 29, 2017

Martin's first cross-country boys' team and later four more girls made the Lady Clippers a team. Martin polished off a successful first year in cross country by taking fifth place in the Division 4 boys’ regional meet at Allendale Saturday. The Clippers recorded 96 team points and four of...

WHS grad Tristen Ortiz to play in MIAA soccer semifinals

October 29, 2017

Tristen Ortiz, a 2017 graduate of Wayland High School, will be in action at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at Calvin College in the semifinals of the MIAA soccer tournament. Ortiz is a freshman forward for Trine University. He has scored three goals and has come up with two assists for...

Local Trio continues to impress as Triple Barrel Band

October 29, 2017

by Austin Marsman Triple Barrel Trio in concert Brothers Cameron and Jacob Conley, along with Clayton Brenner, started playing music together a few years ago after a rained-out bonfire forced them inside. A casual jam session has resulted in the formation of a band called Triple Barrel, which does covers...

Two former Wildcat standouts reunited for the last time

October 29, 2017

Two old Wildcat pals reunited for the fourth and last time Saturday as members of their respective MIAA college football teams. Linebacker Quentin Sweeny intercepted a pass for Kalamazoo College. but his Hornets lost 50-0 to a streaking Hope College squad, which has missed the services of running back Mike...

Four candidates seeking 3 seats on Wayland Council

October 28, 2017

Voters in the City of Wayland will see more than the local school bond proposal on the ballot Nov. 7. There are four experienced candidates seeking three open seats for two-year terms on the City Council. Three of candidates are incumbents, including Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Antel and council members...

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