January 2020 – Page 4

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Army Bob: Sanders is 2020 Democratic Donald Trump

January 23, 2020

No one will deny the existence in the Republican Party of “Never Trumpers,” folks like Senator Romney and many others. Why do they exist? Never Trumpers are the establishment ingrained Republicans who are the party faithful, the traditionalists who do not like President Trump because he is not an establishment...

Wildcat bowlers split in Wyoming Wolves matches

January 23, 2020

Wayland girls' varsity bowling coach Eric Bottrall admitted the Wednesday contest vs. Wyoming appeared to be closer than the final score of 23-7, but added, "What wasn't or ladies team's best outing by far turned out in our favor for yet another win." High game of the evening went to...

Local spelling bee winners announced at middle school

January 22, 2020

Isaiah Gates took first place and Dylan Schwab was runner-up in t his week's local spelling bee competition at Wayland Middle School. They have qualified to compete in the Regional Bee at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the middle school.

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Basura: We’ll see more ‘All the President’s Men’ soon

January 22, 2020

“The foolish and the dead alone never change their opinion.” — James Russell Lowell, 1871 President Donald Trump has added two defense lawyers to his team as he faces the senate impeachment trial. He added Alan Dershowitz, who defended O.J. Simpson in the trial about the murders of Simpson’s wife, Nicole...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

January 22, 2020

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 25, 1995 The construction of the Helvetia Milk Co. plant in 1914, later to become Pet Milk. Peter Schloop, a Wayland High School and Grand Valley State University graduate who joined...

Editorial

Please fill out survey, attend public meeting March 17

January 22, 2020

To the good folks in Dorr Township: The Dorr Township Planning Commission, chaired by Bob Wagner, is in the process of a mandatory update of the township master plan. The update is being managed by Planning Commission member and Township Trustee Terri Rios, with all commission members working on it....

Private family service planned for June Palasek

January 22, 2020

June Palasek, age 81, died Tuesday, Jan. 21. June was an avid crafter and card player. She loved her family and made sure to send cards to each member for every holiday, birthday and anniversary. June loved children and spent a lot of time with her great-great-nieces and nephews. She is survived...

Viking girls, boys turn back Lee; Martin boys struggle

January 21, 2020

The Hopkins boy's varsity basketball team improved its overall season record to 6-4 and 3-1 in the O-K Silver Conference with a resounding 65-35 victory over Wyoming Lee Tuesday evening. The Lady Vikings, meanwhile, improved to 6-4 with a win over Lee, but there was no report of a score....

Council approves study for traffic light at Wildcat Drive

January 21, 2020

Anthony Winters The Wayland City Council Tuesday night agreed to continue with a traffic study for a light at the corner of Wildcat Drive and East Superior Street near the high school and middle school. City Manager Josh Eggleston said the study eventually could cost as much as $10,000 and...

Lady Wildcats bounce back to beat Forest Hills Eastern

January 21, 2020

Stephanie Ainsworth seems to be pointing at something. (Photos courtesy of Josh Cline) The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team bounced back into the win column Tuesday evening after a terrible week last week. The Lady Wildcats, stung twice last week by Wyoming and powerhouse East Grand Rapids, tuned back visiting...

Month: January 2020