March 2017 – Page 13

Two former Lady Wildcats star in Davenport softball win

Two ex-Wayland High School softball standouts had a particularly satisfying outing Thursday against Cleary University during Davenport University's southern swing. The Panthers won 1-0 with former Lady Wildcat ace Mallory…

Editor March 2, 2017

Community Notices

Flurry of activity at site of old Gurney’s IGA stirs interest

The historic former Gurney’s IGA building at the northwest corner of the intersection of Main and Superior streets has been the site of a lot of activity lately. The building,…

Editor March 2, 2017

Columns

Barry Hastings: Shades of Uncle Joe, Benito and Addie

by Barry Hastings That's Joseph Stalin, Benito Mussolini and Adolph Hitler, who all began their dictatorial and murderous regimes by undermining, then destroying the free press in their respective nations,…

Editor March 2, 2017

Features

Three local America & Me essay winners announced

Three Wayland Middle School students from have been named in the annual America & Me essay contest sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The three students, who earned first, second and…

Editor March 2, 2017

Sports

Lady Vikings’ hoops season ends in district semifinals

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team's season came to an end on its home court Wednesday evening with a 57-40 loss to Allegan in the Class B district tournament semifinals.…

Editor March 2, 2017

Community Notices

Broadmoor Motors Sales to open up shop in Wayland

That vacant lot that used to house Wayland Motor Sales soon will be the new home for Broadmoor Motor Sales. Brothers Matt and Brad Koning plan to open their third…

Editor March 2, 2017

Features

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

25 Years Ago — March 4, 1992 Hopkins Public Schools officials will try once more to pass a 5.6-mill bond issue for $10.195 million for a new high school and…

Editor March 1, 2017

Sports

Wildcats end regular hoops season No. 9 with 17-3 mark

The Wayland High School boys' varsity basketball team's last regularly scheduled game of the season at Holland had to be canceled this week because Michigan High School Athletic Association rules…

Editor March 1, 2017

Obituaries

Memorial service March 3 for Phyllis Miller McBride

Phyllis Miller McBride, 81, of Burnips, died Sunday, Feb. 26. She was born Aug. 31, 1935, to Maynard and Edna Miller. Phyllis loved music, singing, playing the piano and playing…

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Obituaries

No service planned for Shirley Krug, 80, of Dorr

Shirley Krug (Bos), age 80 of Dorr, died Saturday, Feb. 25. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth Laws and Gene Krug; sister-in-laws June Krug, Martha Morris, Elizabeth Krug; many…

Editor March 1, 2017