2017 – Page 82

Hopkins’ first-ever color run raises more than $3,000

Hopkins Public Schools Saturday held its first-ever My School Color Run, which is similar to the popular Color Run 5k, in which participants are sprayed with different colors as they…

Editor June 13, 2017

Articles

Wayland Union schools nearing 12% fund balance goal

The Wayland Union school district budget continues to improve every year and projections for next year are optimistic. Finance Director Patricia Velie told the school board the fund balance for…

Editor June 12, 2017

Articles

‘No millage increase’ bond proposal to face voters Nov. 7

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night agreed to ask voters to approve projects for infrastructure improvements at all five school buildings, for building an addition to the middle school…

Editor June 12, 2017

Features

Steeby Girls on the Run collect stuffed animals for cause

The Steeby Girls on the Run group coordinated a stuffed animal drive for area children affected by emergencies/trauma. Sergeant Mike Brown from the Allegan County Sheriff's Department picked up the…

Editor June 12, 2017

Columns

The Subterranean: Wonder Woman, the love conquers all version

Diana: So many will die... General: That's what soldiers do. by Walter G. Tarrow On Themyscira, an island hidden from mankind, the Amazons, a race of warrior women, perpetually and…

Editor June 12, 2017

Columns

Basura: Should we believe a truth teller, or a serial liar?

“When the sky’s falling, I take shelter under bullshit.” — Scott Lynch, Republic of Thieves He said, he said. It looks like we have a swearing contest. FBI Director James Comey…

Editor June 11, 2017

Community Notices

Martin, Hopkins, Wayland ‘Vals and Sals’ announced

The valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2017 have been announced at Wayland, Hopkins and Martin High Schools. The following is a brief sketch of the honorees, pictures and…

Editor June 11, 2017

Columns

Yes It is, It’s True: Privilege seems as American as apple pie

“Don’t ever tell me we Americans live in a classless society. It’s a dirty lie. Most of us spend our entire lives looking up to and admiring athletes, celebrities and…

Editor June 10, 2017

Sports

It’s all over now for Wayland, Hopkins spring sports teams

"Don't look so sad. I know it's over." — As sung by Ray Price and written by Kris Kristofferson The Wayland High School softball team's continued run of remarkable successes…

Editor June 10, 2017

Sports

Hopkins 6th-grader with familiar name sets school 5K record

Hopkins Middle School sixth-grader Hannah Fisher broke the school record in the eighth annual five-kilometer race May 19. Fisher, one of 332 middle schoolers who participated in the fund-raising 5K,…

Editor June 9, 2017