September 2015 – Page 11

Gamrat-Courser scandal puts rigged 2-party system on trial

ACHTUNG: The following is a not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Regardless of whether they are expelled or censured, the Gamrat-Courser fiasco in…

Editor September 10, 2015

Articles

House committee recommends expulsion for State Rep. Gamrat

Though a Michigan House attorney recommended State Rep. Cindy Gamrat only be censured, a special House Committee Thursday morning recommended both she and Rep. Todd Courser be expelled for an…

Editor September 10, 2015

Uncategorized

Wildcat girls take 4th place in 1st O-K Gold C-C jamboree

The Wayland girls’ varsity cross-country team took fourth place in the first O-K Gold Conference jamboree Wednesday. The Lady Wildcats, fresh from two invitational titles earlier this season, had 94…

Editor September 10, 2015

Community Notices

Health outlook for board member’s, teacher’s child improving

A newborn girl to Kristiana Kay and Pete Zondervan is making positive strides after undergoing two surgeries this month. Kinsley, who was born Sept. 3 at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital…

Editor September 10, 2015

Sports

Wildcat boys’ harriers 3rd in Gold, miss 1st by only 9 points

The Wayland boys’ varsity cross-country team opened O-K Gold Conference jamboree action Wednesday by taking third place. Coach Steve Harcourt’s lads were only nine points away from first place and…

Editor September 9, 2015

Sports

Ali Martus’ amazing sub-40, sub-80 streak continues on links

Wayland High School senior ace golfer Ali Martus just keeps rolling along with her amazing streak this season. Martus, a three-time Class B state qualifier, has broken 40 for nine…

Editor September 9, 2015

Articles

Martin Township Clerk Carrie Coburn resigns to take new job

Martin Township Clerk Carrie Coburn submitted her resignation Wednesday night to the Township Board, which accepted it with reluctance. Coburn, who has served as clerk for the past 13 years,…

Editor September 9, 2015

Articles

Martin Twp. ‘head shop,’ pot exchange still open for at least 90 days

Attorneys for CDXX Boutique and Martin Township reached an agreement Friday in Allegan County District to allow the “head shop” business and marijuana exchange site to continue for 90 days.…

Editor September 9, 2015

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 182

25 years Ago — Sept. 12, 1990 More than 225 of the 300 employees of Kessler’s Inc. have been notified they are being laid off in the wake of…

Editor September 9, 2015

Obituaries

Funeral scheduled for Saturday for Mary Anne Gamble, 89

Mary Anne Gamble, age 89, of Wayland died Sunday, Sept. 6. Mary Anne is survived by her son Michael and Doris Bartell of Pennsylvania; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and three…

Editor September 8, 2015