January 2016 – Page 2

Martin boys’ hoops team undefeated at 5-0 in SAC division

January 30, 2016

Martin beat Marcellus Friday 54-38 to run its overall record to 8-3 on the season and the Clippers lead its Southwest Athletic Conference division with a perfect 5-0 mark. “We got off to a good start tonight for a change,” said Coach David Curry. “We jumped out to an early...

Service Tuesday for Rev. William Dobson, formerly of Wayland

January 29, 2016

The Rev. William Donald Dobson, aged 84, of Marietta, Ohio, formerly of Wayland, died Wednesday, Jan. 27. Bill grew up in Wayland and after high school joined the Army, then worked in the real estate division for Marathon Oil Company for 20 years before following the call to become a...

Lady Wildcat bowlers now ranked No. 5 in state-wide poll

January 29, 2016

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team has joined the boys' basketball team in being regarded as among the state's best in Class B. A beaming coach Bill Holbrook announced the Lady Wildcats are ranked No. 5 in the latest state-wide Division 2 poll. "So, I know I brag about my...

Lady Wildcats get back in the groove with win over Ottawa Hills

January 29, 2016

It’s been a tough road lately for the Wayland girls’ basketball team, so it was good to come back home and score an easy win. The Lady Wildcats handled visiting Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills with relative ease Friday night in a 65-41 triumph that was blessed by balanced scoring. They...

Wildcats take over first place in O-K Gold with win over Ottawa

January 29, 2016

The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team committed five consecutive turnovers down the stretch, sank only one three-point basket all evening and was limited to just one field goal in the fourth period. But the Wildcats won their big showdown for first place in the O-K Gold Conference Friday night against...

Undersheriff Frank Baker to run for Allegan County Sheriff

January 29, 2016

Undersheriff Frank Baker today announced his intention to seek the office of Sheriff of Allegan County in the November 2016 election, just 24 hours after current Sheriff Blaine Koops announced his retirement. Baker has served in the sheriff's department for 25 years as rank deputy, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, interim...

Lady Wildcat junior varsity now shows overall record of 11-2

January 28, 2016

The Wayland junior varsity girls’ basketball team Thursday evening improved its overall season record to 11-2 with a 43-35 victory over Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills. The Bengals jumped out to a quick lead behind tough defense and the sharp shooting of T. Moores. The Wildcats had more trouble than usual...

Columns

Army Bob: The cause and effect of making deals with Iran

January 28, 2016

by Robert M. Traxler For every cause there is an effect, a simple statement but true. The cause our President pursued was slowing the development of Iran’s nuclear weapons program, winning the release of American hostages, and gaining the approval and undying love of the Shia Muslim world. The effect...

Allegan County Sheriff Blaine Koops to retire after 16 years

January 28, 2016

Allegan County Sheriff Blaine Koops told the Board of Commissioners Thursday that he will not seek another term. Koops is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in public administration from Western Michigan University. He has lived in the...

Democracy Tree: Lisa Lyons worst GOP lawmaker in Michigan

January 28, 2016

She’s at it again — the Michigan lawmaker who likened public school teachers to “pigs” while she served as chair of the House Education Committee in 2013, recently topped that feat as the current chair of the House Elections Committee by insulting her fellow GOP lawmakers through offering a bait-and-switch...

Month: January 2016