Month: October 2021

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Army Bob: Policing school board meetings overreach

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by Robert M. Traxler “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” —...
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Wayland High School NHS inducts 42 new members

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The Wayland Union High School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 42 members Wednesday evening, Oct. 20 at the Fine Arts Center. The National Honor Society (NHS) seeks to elevate a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership and character. In order to be considered for induction,...
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Motorcyclist who crashed near Martin dies of injuries

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Riley James Campbell, 28, of Portage, has died of injuries he suffered last weekend in a motorcycle crash east of Martin in Orangeville Township. Authorities with the Barry County Sheriff's office said Campbell was heading east on 9 Mile Road when he lost control of his motorcycle near Marsh Road...
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Ex-U.S. Navy electrician Gordy Meredith dies at 62

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Gordon Durelle Meredith, age 62, died Monday, Oct. 18. Gordy served his country in the United States Navy, where he was an electrician on any ship he served on and kept the instruments working. He loved to ride his motorcycles. He would often go on rides both with just Schaorie...
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Service slated for Nov. 8 at St. Therese for Walter Kles

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Walter Kles, age 91, died Monday, Oct. 18. He is survived by his children Fran (Steven) Howard; grandchildren Ryan (Michelle) McBride, Travis Howard; great-granddaughter, Maci Kay; nephew, many nieces and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Flora. Memorial Mass will be held on Walter’s birthday 1 p.m....
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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 — Oct. 21, 1996 The Village of Hopkins considered buying the abandoned livestock auction, but eventually decided against it. Michigan State Police from the Wayland post are trying to solve a rash of...
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Service slated for ‘Babe’ Kraima, 89, at CRC Saturday

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Marion “Babe” Kraima, age 89, died Monday, Oct. 18. Marion was a charter member of Wayland Christian Reformed Church. After spending time raising her six children, she worked at Keebler for 28 years. She spent her summers at the cottage on Gun Lake and winters in Florida for more than...
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Lady Vikes take 3 matches at Ravenna volleyball quad

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The Hopkins varsity volleyball team won three matches at a quad Tuesday night in Ravenna. The Lady Vikes got off to a slow start but finished the night 3-0 with victories over Ravenna (14-15, 25-21, 15-10), Sparta (25-10, 25-12) and Comstock Park (25-16, 25-20). Individual statistical leaders were: • Assists...
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Hopkins girls 4th, boys 5th in final Silver cross meet

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Sophomore Helena Kerber and freshman Kambria Moored both finished in the top 10, but the Hopkins girls had to settle for fourth place in the final O-K Silver Conference cross-country meet of the season Tuesday at the Ironwood Golf Course. Kerber crossed the finish line in 20:07.5, good for fourth,...
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Wildcats earn finals berth in O-K Gold volley tourney

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The Wayland volleyball team defeated South Christian for the second time this season Tuesday night to earn a berth in the O-K Gold Conference tournament finals next Tuesday. The Lady Wildcats took three of the four matches on their home court. They lost the first one 25-23, but then roared...
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