Posted inObituaries
Ronald Hibma, 68, a 1965 Wayland High School grad, dies
Ronald H. Hibma, of Byron Center, a 1965 graduate of Wayland High School, died Sunday, march 6. He was 68. Hibma served four years in the U.S. Army and 26…
Posted inSports
Presley Hudson named to All-MAC 2nd team, frosh unit
Four members of the Central Michigan women's basketball team received All-Mid-American Conference honors on Monday. CMU's Presley Hudson and Tinara Moore were both named to the All-MAC second team, Hudson…
Posted inSports
Hopkins’ late season surge continues with district triumph
Though it's been a difficult basketball season for Hopkins, the team in the last several weeks has been showing promising signs of coming together, and it’s translated into what once…
Posted inSports
Martin captures huge victory in district hoops opener
by Jon M. Gambee, Martin Bureau Chief Martin took a giant first step toward the 2016 Class D district basketball championship Monday by running over, around and through a highly…
Posted inSports
Wildcat boys’ best hoop season since 2010 ended by Godwin
Wayland’s best boys’ basketball season since the fabled 20-0 campaign in 2010 came to an abrupt end Monday night in the Class B district tournament opener at South Christian. The…
Posted inColumns
Monday Moanin’: None allowed in March in Gulf shores
From the blog of Mister Journalism: Reading, Sharing, Discussing, Learning By Jeff Salisbury https://misterjournalism.wordpress.com/ End of week one of four overlooking the Gulf of Mexico finds me with nothing much…
Posted inColumns
Democracy Tree: GOP senators back religious coercion on voting
by Amy Kerr Hardin If five Michigan GOP senators have their way, religious leaders will be legally permitted to threaten voters with excommunication, dismissal, or expulsion from their church if…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Mitchell Lapham is 66th Eagle Scout from Troop No. 97
Mitchell Lapham (left) became the latest recipient of the Eagle Scout award at a ceremony this weekend at the Wayland United Methodist Church. He is now the 66th young man…
Posted inColumns
Yes It Is, It’s True: Bowling has exploded onto local sports scene
High school athletic arenas nowadays include overlooked and underreported “orphan sports,” meaning just about anything other than football or basketball. Though Wayland has a solid tradition in softball, sports such…
Posted inColumns
The Muck Starts Here: Privatization is culprit in VA Home scandal
by Barry Hastings There's a scandal brewing at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. It broke the day before Mr. Dalton shot up Kalamazoo, and it disappeared in the media…