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Wildcat boys’ defensive pressure just too much for Mattawan

Whilst being interviewed after a ballgame, basketball coaches seem overly fond of explaining "the D was the key" to victory. Wayland coach Mike Hudson didn't even need to say it…

Editor February 18, 2015

Sports

Presley Hudson’s masterpiece keeps her in Miss Basketball discussion

Basketball is most certainly a team game, but every once in a while it’s important to stop, take a deep breath and behold an artistic masterpiece. It happens often when…

Editor February 17, 2015

Coming Events

Free food truck to be at United Church of Wayland 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday

A distribution of free food for the needy will be conducted Friday, Feb. 20, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the United Church of Wayland parking lot at 411 E. Superior…

Editor February 17, 2015

Features

Top fund-raisers noted for ‘Jump Rope’ and Hoops for Heart’ campaigns

Top fund-raisers this year in the annual "Jump Rope for Heart" campaign were fourth-grader Evan Snyder, who raised $1,065 in the Hoops for Heart and third-grader, Tiannah Garcia, who raised…

Editor February 17, 2015

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Boy, did I ever misjudge the late ‘Lovely Lesley Gore’

News this week of the death of singer-songwriter-activist Lesley Gore caused in me a variety of reactions. Way “back in the day,” during my formative and impressionable adolescent years, I…

Editor February 17, 2015

Columns

We all seem to want to save stray animals, but what about babies?

Most people love kitties and/or puppies. They are cute and cuddly and love the attention. Billions of dollars are spent on food, care and shelter for cats and dogs each…

Editor February 17, 2015

Community Notices

Wayland High School seeks Alumni Hall of Fame nominations

Wayland Union Schools is seeking nominations for the inductee into the 2015 Alumni Hall of Fame. Citizens may nominate a candidate for consideration by sending the nominee’s name and…

Editor February 17, 2015

Articles

Wayland School Board begins critical examination of casino funding

The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening began serious and earnest work on the next fiscal year’s budget and on the issue of how the district should spend money it…

Editor February 17, 2015

Sports

Lady Wildcats now tied for No. 1 in Class B statewide basketball poll

The Wayland girls’ basketball team will have plenty on the line Friday night when it plays at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Wildcats probably will be looking to extend their…

Editor February 17, 2015

Articles

Rabbit River Folk Festival has died, organizer J.D. Gonzales reports

The Rabbit River Folk Festival, a fixture as a downtown summer entertainment attraction in Wayland for the past four years, will not take place in 2015, and perhaps not in…

Editor February 16, 2015