2018 – Page 140

Yes It Is, It’s True: Allegan, like Barry, ‘annoints’ leaders

Recent political developments in Allegan County have promoted some unpleasant memories from my old stomping grounds of Barry County. The three-pronged attack on fairness and open government involving "retiring" Circuit…

Editor January 13, 2018

Sports

Lady Clippers come up short by 15 to talented Gobles

by Austin Marsman Martin Friday night wound up 15 points shy of a three-game winning streak, as a focused and talented Gobles girls' basketball squad maintained an insurmountable lead for…

Editor January 13, 2018

Sports

A ‘green sweep’ captures Lowell bowling invitational

The Wayland boys’ varsity bowling team scored its first tournament championship in the third year of coaching for Sherry Miklusicak. The Wildcats took first place Saturday in the Lowell Invitational,…

Editor January 13, 2018

Columns

One Small Voice: A lover of words vilifies the President

"A sh*thead by any other name would smell as ignorant." — (Infantile paraphrase by me of a line by William Shakespeare from "Romeo and Juliet.") The late comedian George Carlin…

Editor January 13, 2018

Community Notices

Most Gun Lake Winterfest activities will be on Feb. 17

The annual Gun Lake Winterfest celebration is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Yankee Springs State Park, but competition has already begun for the Gun Lake Idol contest at…

Editor January 13, 2018

Sports

Godwin halts Vikings boys’ hardcourt win streak, 83-42

Wyoming Godwin Heights, a perennial prep basketball powerhouse, halted Hopkins' six-game winning streak Friday evening with an 83-42 verdict. The Wolverines, ranked No. 6 in the latest Associated Press Class…

Editor January 13, 2018

Obituaries

Ann Schumaker’s mass of Christian Burial is Jan. 26

R. Ann Schumaker, age 87 of Middleville, died of heart disease Monday, Jan. 8, at Mercy Health St. Mary’s Hospital. She lived out her fervent wish to remain independent in…

Editor January 13, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings capture 4th straight basketball triumph

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team claimed its fourth straight victory with yet another blowout verdict, 62-28 over visiting Wyoming Godwin Heights. The victory lifted the Lady Vikings' overall season…

Editor January 12, 2018

Sports

Wildcat boys’ and girls’ hoops teams enjoy their party

There was quite a party Friday night at the Wayland High School gym. The host Wildcats, on a festive Snowcoming evening, treated their guests badly, with the girls defeating Middleville…

Editor January 12, 2018

Editorial

School board finally allowing quality public discussions

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Wayland Board of Education President Gary Wood rightfully described as "a good discussion" a…

Editor January 11, 2018