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Shettler’s scoring spree sparks Martin’s 62-40 win

Cirsten Coburn nailed a coupe of threes. Martin girls bounced back Friday night from a season-opening loss to Hopkins with a 62-40 triumph on the home court against West Michigan…

Editor December 4, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcats subdue stubborn Hopkins, 50-36

Mady Terry (2) passes the ball past Maya Kerber (10). It hasn’t been very often that Hopkins has defeated Wayland in girls’ basketball, but Friday night’s encounter threatened to result…

Editor December 3, 2021

Articles

Hopkins teacher on leave for ‘inappropriate’ conduct

Robert Wiersma Hopkins High School teacher Robert Wiersma, who also served as president of the Wayland Board of Education, was placed on leave today in connection with “inappropriate” comments he…

Editor December 3, 2021

Community Notices

Wayland police chief says threats seem just rumors

Police Chief Mark Garnsey City of Wayland Police Chief Mark Garnsey today announced that investigations of recent threats at Wayland Middle School thus far have been only “rumors or poorly…

Editor December 3, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral Monday for Betty Hornick, a Moline native

Betty Eileen (Modreske) Hornick died early in the morning of Dec. 1 in her sleep, shortly after her 97th birthday. Born in 1924 in Moline, Betty belonged to Pennellwood Church…

Editor December 3, 2021

Community Notices

Wayland Middle School to switch to remote Friday

Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds has decided to err on the side of caution by switching instruction for the middle school to remote Friday, Dec. 3. The superintendent,…

Editor December 2, 2021

Articles

Watson Twp. considers a part-time office manager

The Watson Township Board had preliminary discussions Thursday night about the possibility of hiring a part-time office manager. Such a person, according to Attorney Tom Siver, would answer the phone…

Editor December 2, 2021

Columns

Wayland, schools all over state, dealing with threats

Dr. Christina Hinds I wrote to parents about the horrendous incident at Oxford High School Monday and today I would like to share additional information and resources with you. Schools…

Editor December 2, 2021

Features

Steeby children learning about care of 2 parakeets

Ms. Danielle Hoskins and student teacher Miss Moore have welcomed two new class pets at Steeby Elementary, Link and Zelda, who are are eight-week-old parakeets donated by the Haveman Family.…

Editor December 2, 2021

Community Notices

Wayland 7th-12th grade orchestra plans concert

The 7th-12th grade Wayland Orchestra will present a holiday concert at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center. The program will be open free…

Editor December 2, 2021