Wayland High School

Biology students, 3rd-graders examine Rabbit River

Wayland High School AP biology students in Lynn Gosson's class assisted Lori Howell's third-graders from Steeby Elementary in testing the Rabbit River for several ecological pollutants. The third grade class…

Editor November 17, 2016

Community Notices

WHS Student Council recognized for fund-raising

The Wayland High School Student Council received the 2016 Gridiron Giving Spirit of Giving Award Monday at the Gridiron Giving Celebration luncheon. They received the award for fund-raising efforts in…

Editor November 15, 2016

Articles

Wayland school bond issue split into 2 proposals

Wayland school district voters will be asked to decide on two different proposals next May in a special school bond election. The Wayland Board of Education voted unanimously Monday…

Editor November 14, 2016

Sports

Avery Hudson plans to play hoops at Davenport

Wayland High School senior guard Avery Hudson (seated center, with writing instrument) has signed on to join teammate Zack Nieuwkoop to play basketball at Davenport University next year. A four-year…

Editor November 14, 2016

Sports

Ex-Wildcat star Mike Miklusicak gains 1,000 yards

Former Wayland High School football standout Mike Miklusicak rushed for 259 yards on 24 carries with two touchdowns to help Hope College post its sixth consecutive victory Saturday, 31-6 over…

Editor November 12, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A look back at NE Allegan County news

25 Years Ago — Nov. 13, 1991 Allegan County officials are reporting a surplus of $750,000 in a $35.7 million budget. Commissioner Muriel O’Leary is leading an effort to cut…

Editor November 9, 2016

Sports

Bill Holbrook leaving Lady Wildcat bowlers for college job

Bill Holbrook, Michigan’s Division 2 Coach of the Year, is leaving the Wayland girls’ bowling team to take over a collegiate program in Nebraska. “I am so very excited to announce…

Editor November 8, 2016

Editorial

WHS grad, history teacher predicts election outcome

EDITOR'S NOTE: Michael Johnston is a 1972 graduate of Wayland High School, a retired history teacher at Kenowa Hills High School and former editor of a labor newspaper. Folks, get…

Editor November 4, 2016

Sports

Two Wildcat coaches win special honors this fall

Two Wayland High School girls’ sport coaches have won special accolades recently. Wildcat boys’ and girls’ varsity tennis coach Bill Schaefer was named by the United Veteran’s Council of Kent…

Editor November 4, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A look back for NE Allegan County

25 Years Ago — Nov. 6, 1991 The Wayland Township Board is asking Planning Commission Chairman Larry Scheidel to be flexible about his leaving date after his resignation because of…

Editor November 2, 2016