2017 – Page 18

One Small Voice: Sexual transgressions issues complex

As of Sunday past, Nov. 18, the news cycle regarding sexual transgressions, alleged as well as admitted, by prominent men in entertainment and politics, was stalled on Roy Moore, senate…

Editor November 22, 2017

Features

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

25 Years Ago — Nov. 25, 1992 Lt. Stephen DeBoer, commander of the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police, sent a letter to the editor reporting the success of…

Editor November 22, 2017

Obituaries

1967 WHS grad, twin sister Kaye (Hall) Jackson dies

Kaye Arlene (Hall) Jackson, 68, of Plainwell, died Monday, Nov. 20, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Kaye was well known in Wayland, not only as a 1967 graduate…

Editor November 22, 2017

Sports

Otsego teacher Jake Jewitt new Hopkins varsity hoops coach

Jake Jewett, a middle school social studies and computers teacher in Otsego, has been named head varsity basketball coach for Hopkins High School. He is in his seventh year teaching in…

Editor November 22, 2017

Articles

Tuinstra apologizes for secret taping of planning meeting

Dorr Township Board Trustee John Tuinstra Tuesday night offered an apology to the Dorr Township Planning Commission for audio tape recording its Oct. 17 meeting without letting them know. Tuinstra…

Editor November 21, 2017

Editorial

Will Upton pay for supporting trickle-down bill redux?

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Will Sixth District Congressman Fred Upton pay a political price for voting in favor…

Editor November 21, 2017

Columns

Ranger Rick: Roy Moore is innocent until proven guilty

When it comes to accusations for sexual misconduct between the opposite sex, usually the male is viewed as guilty until he can prove his innocence. Such is the situation with…

Editor November 21, 2017

Articles

Three city manager candidates to be interviewed Dec. 2

The Wayland City Council will have three special meetings Saturday morning and afternoon at council chambers to interview three finalists for the city manager position. The council will take…

Editor November 20, 2017

Articles

Public hearing Dec. 18 to discuss hunting safety zone

The Wayland City Council will have a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, on a proposed ordinance amendment that would create a safety buffer zone between hunters and…

Editor November 20, 2017

Features

Dorr Elementary has cup stacking for a good cause

Dorr Elementary held a Cup Stacking for Coins event earlier this month. The school was part of a world-wide cup stacking event for the Guinness World Book of Records to…

Editor November 20, 2017