2021 – Page 96

Henrietta Martha Zandstra of Gun Lake dies at age 100

Henrietta Martha Zandstra died Thursday, May 6, at the age of 100. She experienced the Great Depression, two world wars, advances in human rights, science and technology, so many things…

Editor May 12, 2021

Community Notices

Hopkins state FFA reporter is national officer candidate

Stephanie Harvey of Hopkins, State Reporter for the Michigan FFA, has been selected as Michigan's National Officer Candidate! She will spend the upcoming months preparing for a rigorous selection process…

Editor May 11, 2021

Sports

Wildcat boys take 4-3 mark into O-K Gold track meet

The Wayland boys’ varsity track team scored a resounding 97-39 victory over O-K Gold Conference rival Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills Tuesday, but the girls’ squad was defeated 86-51. The highlight…

Editor May 11, 2021

Articles

Plan Commission gives OK to housing, storage plans

The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday evening recommended rezoning for a proposed residential development on 133rd Avenue and approved a site plan for a second storage unit business on Reno…

Editor May 11, 2021

Community Notices

Allegan County Covid rates decline, but deaths are up

The death toll from the Coronavirus in Allegan County has climbed by four more since Friday, reaching a total of 138 since the pandemic began 13 months ago. However, statistics…

Editor May 11, 2021

Columns

Ranger Rick: Govt. should take away carrot and stick

I was watching one of the political programs Sunday when Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo was asked on "Face the Nation" whether the amount of money people receive because…

Editor May 11, 2021

Sports

Former Wildcat stars with WHAC champion Aquinas

Wayland High School graduate Leigha Morse is the senior catcher on the Aquinas College Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference championship team, which has qualified for the national softball tournament. Morse was an…

Editor May 10, 2021

Articles

Hopkins a step closer to expansion of township hall

The Hopkins Township Board Monday evening agreed to have Supervisor Mark Evans continue to pursue extension of the township hall. The board decided to hire Fleis & VandenBrink to come…

Editor May 10, 2021

Sports

Vikings’ Dahlia Veldhouse tosses no-hitter in sweep

Freshman Dahlia Veldhouse tossed a no-hitter at Kelloggsville over four innings and Hopkins’ offense exploded in game one of a doubleheader sweep Monday. Rachel Black went 4-for-4 with three runs…

Editor May 10, 2021

Obituaries

Alma Miller’s graveside service set for Wednesday

Alma Mae Miller, age 99, died Saturday, May 8. She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne Brant; grandchildren Shirley Darling, Cindy (Bill) English, Robert Hammond Jr., Sharon (Ray) Abbey; 19…

Editor May 10, 2021