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Leighton department honors firefighters

The Leighton Township Fire Department recently had its annual banquet. Members acknowledged Lt. Scott Glupkers' (shown above) dedication for responding to the most calls. Greg Bultsma took honors as Firefighter…

Editor March 2, 2025

Sports

WHS soph just misses state bowl finals cut

Wayland High School sophomore Louie Harnish narrowly missed making the cut to the top eight by just 21 pins over six games in his first MHSAA state final appearance. “This…

Editor March 2, 2025

Sports

Girls’ district hoops tourney is March 3-7

Division 2 District tournament at Hopkins Monday, March 3 — 7 p.m. Hopkins (11-11) vs. Hamilton (6-16). The Hawkeyes defeated Hopkins 53-43 during the regular season. Wednesday, March 5 —…

Editor March 1, 2025

Sports

Lane Button doubles his state title pleasure

Lane Button. Wayland's only individual state wrestling champion, did a repeat performance from a year ago by capturing the Division 2 state title Saturday at Ford Field with an 11-4…

Editor March 1, 2025

Obituaries

Service March 14 for Harold Schumaker

Former Dorr Township Fire Chief Harold Lee Schumaker, died Monday, Feb. 24, at the age of 76. His legacy of service, bravery, and selflessness will be remembered by all who…

Editor March 1, 2025

Obituaries

Memorial sevice slated for Gertrude Hoekstra

Gertrude A. Hoekstra of Portage died Thursday, Feb. 27 at Wyoming Woods in Wyoming.She was 91. Born on Nov. 15, 1933, in Martin, she was the daughter of Sierd and…

Editor March 1, 2025

Sports

WHS alum pitches shutout for Calvin

Wayland High School alum Emma Ludema twirled a two-hit shutout and struck out five batters to lead Calvin University to an 8-0 victory ion the second game of a doubleheader…

Editor February 28, 2025

Editorial

Can we make Rabbit River Trail a dog park?

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the edior. One of the biggest needs identified by City of Wayland residents in surveys during…

Editor February 28, 2025

Features

Wildcat boys finish 12th at state finals

The Wayland High School boys bowling team finished 12th out of 16 teams Friday at the MHSAA Division 2 state finals in Waterford. The Lady Wildcats concluded the day with…

Editor February 28, 2025

Features

Pine St. 5th-grader wins county spelling bee

Pine Street Elementary fifth-grader Emmett Katje came in first place, competing against fourth- through eighth-graders from across Allegan County in a spelling bee. Emmett Katje Wayland Middle School and Pine…

Editor February 28, 2025