Month: April 2021

Commissioner Cain wants stimulus to go to broadband

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Rick Cain Allegan County Commissioner Rick Cain Wednesday evening told the Martin Township Board the county is receiving $23 million in the recent federal stimulus package. Cain said commissioners have had preliminary discussions about how to spend the money, but he personally is a big fan of implementing high-speed Internet...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — April 17, 1996 The Globe’s front page was graced by Wayland’s oldest building, Henika District Library, which is making plans to have its centennial observed three years hence. Northeastern Allegan County now...
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Sports

Viking boys, girls both split season debut dual meets

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The Hopkins boys’ and girls’ track teams opened their seasons Tuesday by splitting a double dual meet against O-K Silver Conference rivals Calvin Christian and Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian. The Lady Vikings breezed past NorthPointe 84-6, but lost 70-55 to Calvin. The boys beat NorthPointe 74-54, but lost to Calvin...
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Lady Wildcats have season record evened at 1-1 in loss

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The Wayland girls' varsity tennis team absorbed a 6-2 nonleague loss at Lowell Tuesday. The loss dropped the Lady Wildcats' overall season record to 1-1 after they defeated Hastings 6-2 March 30 in their season dual meet opener. Coach Rick Brown said top performances were turned in by Presley Oatman, Reylee...
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Wildcat track teams open with split in 2 dual meets

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The Wayland girls’ and boys’ varsity track teams opened their seasons Tuesday afternoon by splitting a double dual meet at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Lady Wildcats defeated the host team 91-48, but lost to perennial powerhouse South Chrtistian, 88.5 to 57.5. The Wildcat boys also bested Catholic Central, 83-63,...
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Help may be coming soon to solve city housing issues

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When Wayland area residents are polled about what the greatest need is in the community, the most common response very likely is residential housing. After Tuesday night’s City Planning Commission meeting, they have good reason to believe help is on the way. The commission handled three requests on behalf of...
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Editorial

Schools’ decisions defy health dept. guidance

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ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “It is isn’t very good, but it sure is interesting.” — Detroit Piston Scouts Will Robinson on MIAA basketball Breaking news screen world map background. Vector illustration. Banner template for broadcast channels or internet...
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Ranger Rick: BLM leader’s wealth unveils hypocrisy

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With the outrage by Black Lives Matter over police shootings of people of color, the fund-raising for the "organization" has been fast, furious, and very profitable.  The loose structure of the organization/movement is that way for a reason, so they can receive contributions from individuals, other organizations, and businesses and...
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Hopkins Alumni Banquet canceled 2nd straight year

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The Hopkins High School Alumni officers have announced the postponement of the annual alumni potluck for the second year in row, once again because of the Covid-19 viral pandemic. Alumni Association Treasurer Bob Hennip said, "We (the officers) have been discussing this among ourselves since late February, and because of...
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Covid-19 surge affecting local businesses, services

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The continuing surge of the Coronavirus is wreaking havoc with local businesses and services. Henika District Library today announced it will be closed until next Monday, April 19, because one staff member has tested positive for Covid-19. Meanwhile, a variety of fast-food restaurants, such as Burger King, McDonald's and Taco...
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