Posted inObituaries
Memorial gathering Friday for Nancy Kronewitter
Nancy Kronewitter died Thursday, Sept. 22, after a long illness. She was 59. Nancy worked as a waitress for many years until her health forced her to retire. She is…
Posted inArticles
Covid impacted Wayland schools; rebound expected
Indeed, two years of the Covid-19 pandemic negatively affected student test scores, but Assistant Supt. for Instruction Theresa Fulk told the school board Monday that Wayland is rebounding. Fulk said…
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School dress code issues may return soon at WHS
School dress codes, a battle that’s been fought for many years, may be back soon for the Wayland Board of Education. Superintendent Tim Reeves told school board members Monday night…
Posted inSports
Ex-WHS bowling coach’s success story continues
Former Wayland High School girls’ bowling coach Bill Holbrook continues his success story as the University of Tennessee Southern women's bowling team began their title MSC title defense with a…
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Martin foe again unbeaten; ‘Cats could improve to 4-2
The Wayland High School varsity football team has an excellent chance to improve its overall record to 4-2 at its homecoming game Friday night and Hopkins is a heavy favorite…
Posted inColumns
Homemade crockpot applesauce delicious warm
Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce is super easy to make in your slow cooker. This is the perfect addition to any meal or as a healthy snack. Ingredients: 5 pound bag of…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Hopkins marching band color guard wins trophy
The Hopkins High School marching band, under the direction of Mrs. Jessica Williams, just missed a runner-up trophy at the Otsego invitational Saturday. There were seven Class C bands and…
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Hopkins girls’ golf team is 4th in M-89 Challenge
The Hopkins girls’ varsity golf team finished fourth among five squads Friday in the M-89 Challenge. The Lady Vikings recorded a team score of 225, three strokes better than neighborhood…
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WHS marching band takes 3rd in Otsego Invitational
The Wayland Union High School marching band copped a third place trophy Saturday in the Otsego Band Invitational. The local ensemble, under the direction of Kelli Tilley Smith, performed in…
Posted inEditorial
Dorr Trustee Tuinstra’s bad govt. gift keeps on giving
ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “Next time, Hubert, ever the gentleman, offers his seat to a woman in…