Wayland High School

Former Wildcat all-stater Ali Getty leads Northwood in sweep

September 25, 2016

Allison Getty, a 2014 graduate of Wayland High School, had 13 kills and three serving aces Friday in Northwood University's three-set victory over Lake Erie to push its record to 5-1 overall. Getty, an all-state Division 2 Wildcat on the state semifinalist team in the fall of 2013, is a...

Service Tuesday for Ed Salski, 92, father of murder victim

September 24, 2016

Edward J. "Ed" Salski, age 92, formerly of Wayland, died Saturday, Sept. 24. He was the father of 1966 Wayland High School graduate John E. Salski, a teacher who was murdered in the Detroit area in 1974 and whose killer has never been determined. Edward was born Feb. 12, 1924,...

Yes It Is, It’s True: My confession of betrayal and bullying

September 22, 2016

“Bless me, Father, for I have sinned…” This might be one of the most difficult columns I’ve ever penned because it’s a confession about my role in abusing, bullying and humiliating another human being. I’ve finally mustered the courage to tell the tale. My family and I arrived in Wayland...

Service Oct. 12 in Dorr for Barbara DeVries, 1969 WHS grad

September 22, 2016

Barbara Hydorn Keil DeVries, a 1969 graduate of Wayland High School, died of brain cancer early Thursday morning, Sept. 22, in hospice. The subject of a Townbroadcast feature story earlier this year, she was 65 years old. DeVries was diagnosed with brain cancer in May. Friday, June 3, was her...

Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 234

September 21, 2016

25 Years Ago — Sept. 25, 1991 The Allegan County Board of Commissioners issued an ultimatum to county employees, telling them they must accept a wage freeze or expect layoffs. The county, because of difficult economic times, is trying to deal with an anticipated $1.2 million budget deficit. Plans were...

Jonathan Seymour is back for another year as student rep

September 20, 2016

He's back! Wayland High School senior Jonathan Seymour now is serving as student representative for Wayland High School on the Wayland City Council. Seymour was student rep at Wayland Board of Education meetings last year, a post now handled by Noelle Oman. Seymour promised to not to be shy about...

WHS grad Miklusicak rushed for 178 yards, 2 TDs for Hope

September 18, 2016

Former Wayland High School football star Mike Miklusicak picked up 178 yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns Saturday in Hope College's first victory under new head coach Pete Stuursma. The Flying Dutchmen defeated Concordia (Ill.) 57-28, with former Olivet College and Belding High School coach Irv Sigler getting credit...

Services will be Tuesday for WHS graduate Arthur ‘Harry’ Shade

September 9, 2016

Arthur "Harry" Shade, age 72, of Hudsonville, a 1963 graduate of Wayland High School, died Wednesday, Sept. 7. He is survived by his wife, Sheryl; children, Danielle and Cory McClellan, Emily and Chris Bajema, Megan Dozer; daughter-in-law, Jolene Shade; grandchildren, Emelyn Hoogerhyde, Kaylin Shade, Nicole McClellan, Hannah McClellan, Isaac Bajema,...

Brittini Merchant joins Davenport softball coaching staff

September 8, 2016

Wayland High School graduate Brittini Merchant has been added to the softball coaching staff at Davenport University, according to head coach McCall Salmon.Merchant, who was a Miss Softball slection as a Wildcat in 2007 and a member of the state championship team in 2006, will serve as an assistant coach...

Service scheduled for Oct. 1 for Aaron Aspinwall, 67, of Hopkins

September 8, 2016

Aaron F. Aspinwall, age 67, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Sept. 6. He was a 1967 graduate of Wayland High School. The son of Leonard and Rosa (Wren) Aspinwall, he was born on May 27, 1949, in Allegan. Among his survivors is a sister, Mary Swainston of Hopkins. Honoring his wishes,...

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