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Wildcats are competitive. but lose 6-2 to Holland

The Wayland boys' varsity tennis team Tuesday played competitively, but ultimately lost 6-2 to Holland. Taking wins for the Wildcats were second singles Cam Sieffert, playing through obstacles such as…

Editor September 24, 2024

Community Notices

Vonda Evers retires from Sheriff’s Dept. after 25 years

Allegan County Sheriff’s Deputy Vonda Evers of Martin has announced her retirement Sept. 14 after serving for more than 25 years. Evers spent her law enforcement career working in the…

Editor September 24, 2024

Features

WHS grad is a game changer in Forbes Magazine

Wayland High School Alum, Embriette Hyde, Class of 2005, was featured in a recent Forbes Magazine edition the "Top 30 under 30", 600 game changers in 20 industries changing the…

Editor September 24, 2024

Community Notices

Wayland man’s stolen truck reported to have been recovered

EDITOR'S NOTE: Mr. Koperski late this afternoon said on Facebook: " I appreciate everybody who posted and shared my post about my truck it has been found and in one…

Editor September 24, 2024

Articles

Wayland school bond pool bids to be opened in December

Wayland Union Schools Supt. Tim Reeves told the Board of Education Monday evening that bids for the new pool project will be opened and reviewed in December. He added that…

Editor September 23, 2024

Community Notices

The walls came tumbing down at Moline El building

The walls of the historic, but aging and dilapidated Moline Elementary School building came down today. The Moline Agricultural School opened in 1937 and became part of the Wayland Union…

Editor September 23, 2024

Community Notices

WHS marching band shines at Rockford Invitational

The Wayland Wildcat Marching Band competed at the Rockford Marching Band Invitational Saturday, Sept. 21, and earned place in Class B with caption awards in music, visual, percussion and guard.…

Editor September 23, 2024

Columns

King & I: Summer winds down at the campground

by Phyllis McCrossin Summer continues to wind down. The weekdays at the campground are very quiet. I think there are maybe eight of us staying here during the week. Weekends…

Editor September 23, 2024

Obituaries

Funeral Oct. 2 for Moline native Grace Harper

Grace Harper (Boersma) died September 16, 2024, in Grand Rapids. She was 93. Born Aug. 28, 1931, in Moline, Grace lived her life joyfully, loving and accepting family and people…

Editor September 23, 2024

Sports

WHS senior wins Great Lakes Junior bowling tourney

Wayland High School standout bowler Kyle VanEss captured first place in the Great Lakes Junior Bowling Tournament this weekend in Cheboygan. He bested all other by at least 249 pins…

Editor September 22, 2024