Community Notices

Tanis Sisters guest performers at folk gathering March 5

Lovers of bluegrass, country, blues and oldies are invited to the monthly gathering of fellowship and music at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Vibrant Grains Bakery and Restaurant, 142 S.…

Editor February 29, 2016

Community Notices

Hopkins schools plan info meeting on sinking fund election

A public information meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at the Hopkins High School media center to talk about a special election coming up on Tuesday,…

Editor February 24, 2016

Community Notices

WHS robotics team finishes project for FIRST competition

Wayland High School's first-ever robotics team met the Feb. 23 deadline for building its unit for the FIRST competition. Shown here are the team members and their advisor and whatever…

Editor February 24, 2016

Community Notices

Former Wayland City police officer running for sheriff

Stacey Browe, a former Wayland City police officer, has announced she will be a candidate for Kent County Sheriff in the Republican Party August primary. Browe, who now is a…

Editor February 24, 2016

Community Notices

Fisherman rescued after falling through ice in Gun Lake area

A 64-year-old fisherman was rescued Monday by emergency responders after falling through the ice in the Gun Lake area. Barry County public safety officials said they were summoned just after…

Editor February 23, 2016

Community Notices

Fund-raiser for Jayde VanZalen planned at Hopkins hoops game

Hopkins High School will have a fund-raiser for Jayde VanZalen and her family during the girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball games Friday evening against Wyoming Godwin Heights. The Student Council,…

Editor February 16, 2016

Community Notices

Lady Wildcat bowlers seeking help for team member’s cousins

Wayland girls' varsity bowling team members are planning to help the extended family of one of their own and they are asking for help from the community. Junior Alicia Sweeney's…

Editor February 15, 2016

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WHS senior Ali Cutler to play hoops at Cornerstone University

Wayland Union High School senior Ali Cutler signed to continue her basketball playing career at Cornerstone University Monday, Feb. 15. Ali is pictured with coach Katie Mattera (Cornerstone University) and…

Editor February 15, 2016

Community Notices

WHS students raise $3,600 for Wes Leonard Heart Foundation

Wayland High School spent the week creating awareness about the Wes Leonard Foundation and Friday night presented a check for $3,600 for the Wes Leonard Heart Team. The funds will…

Editor February 15, 2016

Community Notices

Six WHS students qualify for State Solo & Ensemble Festival

Wayland High School students Brianne Hewitt, Monique Pou, Evan VandenToorn, Rachel Shaffer, Gray VanDerWeide and Rose Bolliger have qualified for the State Solo and Ensembleat Portage Central High School April…

Editor February 15, 2016