Posted inEditorial
My advice on presidential primary: Don’t even vote
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “Who was it that set up a system, supposedly democratic system where you always…
Posted inSports
Wildcat boys now tied for 1st in Gold bowl standings
The Wayland boys’ varsity bowling team now finds itself tied for first place in the O-K Gold Conference. The Wildcats took down unbeaten Cedar Springs 19-11 at the Rock ’N…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Wayland schools to seek non-homestead renewal
Voters in the Wayland Union School District will be asked to approve the renewal of an 18.387-mill non-homestead tax levy in a special election in May. The non-homestead millage applies…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Community forum on gun safety will be held Feb. 22
A free community forum next month will offer information on gun safety at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Carpenters & Millwrights Skilled Training Center, 500 Reno Drive, Wayland.…
Posted inColumns
Chicken cheese dish is a healthy and versatile meal
by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: 2 cups rotisserie chicken chopped 1 cup finely chopped spinach 1 tablespoon dried dill Seasoning of choice 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves) 1 cup…
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Wayland lad qualifies for powerlifting nationals
Ashton Lake of Wayland earned two first places among 45 competitors Saturday in regionals, taking first in bench and in dead lift powerlifting. He now moves on to nationals in…
Posted inObituaries
Darrell McClung’s funeral is Wednesday at Burnips church
Darrell L. McClung, age 81, died Friday, Jan. 19. Darrell had a huge heart, who was willing to help anyone at any time. He was an amazing husband of 60…
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Lady Wildcats wind up 3rd in Zeeland Baker tourney
The Wayland girls’ varsity bowling team Saturday qualified tied for fifth place in the Zeeland Bakers tournament at Station 300 and ended the day in the semifinal round. In match…
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Martin takes 4th place in prestigious mat tourney
The Martin wrestling team finished fourth in Division 3 competition Saturday at Hudson Super 16 tournament. Regarded as one of the most prestigious wrestling tournaments of each season, this event…
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All local public schools to get extra in educator fund
All three local public school districts will receive extra money Monday from the Educator Compensation Fund, which was included in the Michigan budget for 2023-24. The state budget allocated $63.8…