Wayland High School

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

September 18, 2019

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Sept. 21, 1994 The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern line and telegraph station were located between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, which made for a convenient stop. It came through this area in...

City sets Oct. 7 as date for Nickels-Otto parcel meeting

September 16, 2019

Nathan Ward EDITOR'S NOTE: The Oct. 7 session will not be a public hearing, which already has taken place with the Planning Commission. Townbroadcast apologizes for the misunderstanding. A public meeting is expected Monday, Oct. 7, on a request from Keith Nickels and Josh Otto for a text amendment for...

Wildcats shut out in 42-0 drubbing at GR South Christian

September 13, 2019

The Wayland High School varsity football team absorbed its third loss this season without a victory Friday night in a 42-0 drubbing at the hands of host South Christian. It was the first O-K Gold Conference contest for the 'Cats, Earlier this year they lost to Kenowa Hills and to...

Plan Commission OKs text amendment for Nickels-Otto site

September 10, 2019

Keith Nickels The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday evening agreed to a text amendment to the zoning ordinance to change eligibility requirements for an odd-shaped parcel in the industrial park. The 29-acre parcel, located at 1121 133rd Avenue near Reno Drive, was purchased by two Wayland High School graduates, Keith...

Wildcats open league play with 8-0 victory over Wyoming

September 10, 2019

The Wayland High School varsity boys' tennis team defeated Wyoming 8-0 Monday to even its overall season record at 2-2. It was the O-K Gold Conference dual match season opener for both squads. Winning for the Wildcats: • #1 Singles — Dylan Kelley, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3. • #2 Singles —...

Two Wildcat alums running for Aquinas College C-C team

September 7, 2019

Wayland High School graduates Zoe Antel (left) and Maggie Whitney both are members of the Aquinas College cross-country team. The Saints Saturday placed third in the Calvin Knights Invitational in Grand Rapids. (Photo supplied)

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

September 4, 2019

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Sept. 7, 1994 The first Hopkins High School varsity football team, 1949. Back then they were called the Blue Devils. Greg Dykstra was granted approval to rezone 10 acres of property just...

Two doubles teams win, but ‘Cats drop 6-2 match to Otsego

September 3, 2019

The Wayland High School boys' varsity tennis team lost 6-2 to Otsego Tuesday in a non-league match. Winning for the Wildcats: • No. 3 doubles, with freshman Elijah Kincaid and sophomore, Mark Musgrave, who defeated junior Eli Saucedo and freshman, Dylan Chandler 6-2, 3-6, (10-7). No. 4 doubles, with freshman...

Wildcats drop grid season opener at Kenowa Hills, 28-20

August 30, 2019

Dustin Simmons (12) wrestles for the football on a pass play against a Kenowa defender. The Wayland Union High School varsity football team lost its season opener Thursday and Friday, 28-20, at Kenowa Hills. Half of the game was played Thursday evening, but postponed until the following afternoon because of...

Wayland, Martin football games delayed by lightning, storm

August 30, 2019

At the start of the Wayland-Kenowa Hills game Thursday evening, the Wildcat tri-captains brought with them the jersey of the late Ethan Mutschler (52) for the ceremonial coin toss. Mutschler was killed in a traffic crash during the summer. The Wayland and Martin High School football openers Thursday evening were...

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