December 2016 – Page 4

Memorial service for Eric Jirtle, 38, will be Jan. 7

Eric Scott Jirtle, age 38 of Wayland, died Sunday, Dec.18, after his courageous battle with cancer. Eric was very active in his church, St. Peter's Lutheran and their mission church.…

Editor December 21, 2016

Sports

Presley Hudson 10th in career 3-pointers at CMU

Former Wayland High School all-stater Presley Hudson led Central Michigan University scorers with 26 points Monday in an 82-51 victory over Illinois. Hudson tied a career-high with six 3-pointers and…

Editor December 21, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats lose 5th straight, but getting better

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team, long on youth and short on experience, remained winless after the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament Wednesday, but it’s getting more competitive as the season progresses.…

Editor December 21, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A look at NE Allegan County history

25 Years Ago — Dec. 25, 1991 Dave Stebleton of the Dorr Business Association presented awards to Frank and Marilyn Bastian, Charlotte Kadwell and Glen Snyder for being selected to…

Editor December 21, 2016

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Fake news has been with us a long time

There’s been a lot of talk lately about fake news, particularly the kind that has been distributed widely on Facebook and the Internet. Being in the business for more than…

Editor December 21, 2016

Articles

Dorr Plan Commission wants to hire PCI as consultant

The Dorr Township Planning Commission will make a formal request to the Township Board for permission to hire Professional Code Inspections as planning consultant. Commission Chairman Robert Wagner said Dorr…

Editor December 20, 2016

Articles

Dollar General store may be coming to Dorr Twp.

It looks like a Dollar General store may be coming to Dorr along 142nd Avenue. Dorr Township Planning Commission Chairman Robert Wagner told his colleagues that he had just received…

Editor December 20, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats lose in 1st round of Cornerstone tourney

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team lost 61-43 to Forest Hills Northern in the opening round Monday of the Cornerstone University Holiday Tournament. The Wildcats, winless at 0-4 overall thus…

Editor December 20, 2016

Sports

Viking boys 4-0 in dual matches after win over Belding

The Hopkins boys’ varsity bowling team Monday afternoon continued its winning ways with a 28-2 victory over league opponent Belding, improving its season record to 4-0. Unfortunately, the Vikings girls…

Editor December 20, 2016

Columns

Ranger Rick: Meditation on the true meaning of Christmas

Christmas is a time for family, friends and loved ones to gather together and enjoy the season. With all the activity of the season, everyone going everyplace shopping, ordering gifts,…

Editor December 20, 2016