Wayland High School

WHS graduate wins another long distance race, this one on Super Sunday

Robby Young, a 2003 Wayland High School graduate, has won yet another long-distance race, this one the Super Bowl Sunday Pikes Peak Sports Super Half Marathon in Colorado Springs. Young, who…

Editor February 11, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 202

25 Years Ago — Feb. 13, 1991 A barn fire at the Ralph Lettinga farm in Leighton Township sent about 50 to 60 cows into the road, where one of…

Editor February 10, 2016

Features

WHS grad Stephen Vanravenswaay retires from Fla. fire department

Orange County (Fla.) firefighter and 1990 Wayland High School graduate Stephen "Shakey" Vanravenswaay, who was diagnosed nearly a year ago with Stage IV pancreatic cancer, has decided officially to retire…

Editor February 8, 2016

Articles

Wayland High School to add 2 new courses to curriculum next year

Wayland High School will have two classes added to its curriculum next year. Director of Instruction Theresa Fulk asked for and received permission Monday night from the Board of Education…

Editor February 8, 2016

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: I don’t often quote coaches or players

Long ago, but not far away, I first started to get an inkling that the most overrated aspect of sports writing and sports broadcasting was quotes from coaches or players.…

Editor February 6, 2016

Obituaries

Visitation and funeral for Paul Hazen will be held Saturday

Paul J. Hazen, age 77, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Green Acres Assisted Living Center. Paul was born March 18, 1938 in Shelbyville to Lyle and Lola…

Editor February 3, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 202

25 Years Ago — Feb. 6, 1991 A support group for families of military troops serving overseas in the Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, has been established by the local…

Editor February 3, 2016

Editorial

Best explanation of No. 22 Don Japinga jersey controversy?

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. The editorial I wrote about the jersey retirement of Don Japinga certainly has stirred…

Editor February 2, 2016

Community Notices

Three WHS students perform as State Honors Choir members

Three of Wayland High School's finest choir students performed Saturday, Jan. 23, as members of the State Honors Choir at the Michigan Music Educator's Conference. They were (from left) Mitchell…

Editor February 2, 2016

Sports

First Davenport football team to include 2 local athletes

When Davenport University launches its first football season next fall, it appears that at least two local athletes will be on its roster. The school announced this week that Wayland…

Editor January 31, 2016