March 2018 – Page 13

Extra road funding may be coming to area communities

Communities in Allegan County may get an unexpected gift of extra road funding money from the state this year. 80th District State Rep. Mary Whiteford (R-South Haven) has announced the…

Editor March 2, 2018

Community Notices

Three WMS students win ‘America & Me’ essay contest

Three students from Wayland Union Middle School have been named local winners in the 49th annual "America & Me" essay contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The three students, who…

Editor March 2, 2018

Sports

Glass slipper doesn’t fit; Allegan is the real Cinderella

The glass slipper did not fit. The real Cinderella in the Class B district girls' basketball tournament is Allegan. Wayland played as poorly Friday in the tourney finals as it…

Editor March 2, 2018

Community Notices

Austin Marsman chosen as Martin DAR Good Citizen

Austin Marsman has been selected as this year's Martin High School recipient of the DAR Good Citizenship award. The DAR, or Daughters of the American Revolution, will honor him at…

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Articles

Hopkins superintendent finalist for Hudsonville post

Hopkins Schools Superintendent Gary Wood is one of six finalists for the superintendent’s post at Hudsonville. The candidates, who will be interviewed Monday and Tuesday, March 5 and 6, are…

Editor March 2, 2018

Sports

Hopkins boys end regular hoops season with 11-9 record

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team ended the regular season Thursday evening on a positive note with a 72-44 victory over non-league opponent Comstock. The Vikings ended the regular season…

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Columns

Army Bob: We must resist American march to socialism

Socialism or Democracy, an imperial or free government? Amendment 1 – Freedom of Religion, Speech and the Press Amendment 2 – Right to Bear Arms Amendment 3 – Housing of…

Editor March 2, 2018

Features

WHS Emerging Strings group captures No. 1 rating

The Emerging Strings musical ensemble from Wayland High School, captured a first division rating from judges at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association festival. The group is conducted…

Editor March 1, 2018

Sports

Persistence pays off for Martin in regular season finale

by Austin Marsman It was a Senior Night that didn’t disappoint for the martin boys' basketball team as it grabbed a 47-44 win over Galesburg-Augusta that can be chalked up…

Editor March 1, 2018

Articles

Watson medical marijuana ordinance work terminated

Northeast Allegan County's first and only attempt to craft an ordinance on medical marijuana officially has been terminated by the Watson Township Board. The board Thursday evening voted unanimously, 5-0,…

Editor March 1, 2018