February 2017 – Page 6

Leighton Township Fire Dept. explains explosion noise

Many area posters on Facebook Sunday night reported an extremely large explosion noise coming from the Moline area near the railroad. The Leighton Township Fire Department Monday issued a statement…

Editor February 20, 2017

Columns

Barry Hastings: Constitution trumps the ever-hasty Trump

by Barry Hastings "Another mangled operation" is the only way to judge the roll-out of Trump's 'immigration plan earlier this month. A pretty poorly vetted special ops attack (claimed successful)…

Editor February 19, 2017

Editorial

So who benefits from continuing a divided America?

“You know, I laid out a doctrine. You just got to know it still stands. It says, ‘Either you’re with us, either you love freedom, and with nations which embrace…

Editor February 19, 2017

Sports

WHS grad Mallory Teunissen already 2-0 for Davenport

Wayland High School graduate Mallory Teunissen picked up two pitching victories for Davenport University over the weekend. Davenport started its season with four victories in four games in Tennessee Friday…

Editor February 19, 2017

Columns

Democracy Tree: Yes, Russians can hack U.S. elections

“So, when you’re talking about an advanced attacker, like a nation-state, unfortunately mere disconnection of the voting machines themselves from the internet isn’t enough to stop them.” — J. Alex…

Editor February 18, 2017

Features

Hey, hey, hey… It’s a beautiful day on February the 18th

Record-breaking warm temperatures were reported in many West Michigan communities Saturday and a number of people in the Wayland area were spotted doing springlike activities such as riding motorcycles, golfing,…

Editor February 18, 2017

Sports

WHS boys shrug rebuilding tag to take 5th in tourney

The Wayland High School boys’ varsity bowling team Saturday finished fifth in the O-K Gold/Green Conference tournament. “I am so impressed with the way the boys performed today,” exclaimed coach…

Editor February 18, 2017

Sports

Vikings share Silver bowling title; girls win league tourney

The Hopkins boys' varsity bowling teams Girls took took second in the O-K Silver Conference tournament Saturday and tied for first place in the conference with Kelloggsville. The girls won…

Editor February 18, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcat bowlers cop O-K Gold/Green tourney title

The Wayland High School girls' varsity bowling team captured the O-K Gold/Green Conference tournament championship Saturday, edging Zeeland by 12 pins. The Lady Wildcats, coached by Sherry Miklusicak and Bill…

Editor February 18, 2017

Community Notices

Kelley Kloska is this year’s DAR Good Citizen at Hopkins

Kelley Kloska, daughter of Mark and Janet Kloska, is this year's recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen Award at Hopkins High School. The honor is…

Editor February 18, 2017