Month: May 2022

Wildcats’ 8-run rally makes district opener a blowout

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Kami Morse: Another HR The Wayland softball team recorded a 15-2 victory Tuesday afternoon over South Christian in the Division 2 district opener at Hopkins. The Wildcats used an eight-run rally in the second inning to blow the contest wide open, with Kami Morse, Liberty Laker, Rya Vanderkooi, Emma Ludema...
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Columns

Yes It’s True: County’s ballot racism was showing in ’86

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James Blanchard William Lucas I hear tell former Wayne County Executive and Sheriff Bill Lucas, the first black man to run for Michigan governor, died Monday. He was 94, and frankly, I didn’t even know he was still alive until today. Lucas took the bold step of running as a...
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Rep. Whiteford endorses Martin Twp. Clerk Smit

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State Rep. Mary Whiteford State Rep. Mary Whiteford has announced she is endorsing Martin Township Clerk and fellow Republican Rachelle Smit in the Aug. 2 primary for the newly-redrawn 43rd House District. The 43rd District covers most of Allegan County and portions of Barry, Eaton and Ottawa Counties. Whiteford, who...
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Community Notices

Candidate Opportunity tour to visit Wayland City Park

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A candidate "Opportunity Tour," sponsored by the Allegan County Democratic Party, will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at the Cherry Pavilion in the Wayland City Park. Featured candidates will be Mark Ludwig, 43rd State Representative District; Dr. Kimberly Barrington, House District No. 79, and Kair...
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Funeral for Martin native Ron Lyons will be Monday

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Everett Ron Lyons died Saturday, May 28, in Kalamazoo. He was born March 16, 1933, in Martin, the son of Everett and Charlotte “Ruth” (Finley) Lyons. Ron graduated from Martin High School in 1952. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Ron worked at Hydreco, Pemco and for 24...
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If you want gun control, you’ll have to use ballot box

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ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article, it is an editorial by the editor. Though many have asked me for my take on the recent mass school shooting in Texas and the grocery killings in Buffalo, N.Y., I feel as helpless as the feckless politicians we elect and...
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No funeral is scheduled for George Weedall, 70

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George M. Weedall, age 70, died at home Wednesday, May 25. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Weedall, and mother, Lue Snoeyink. He is survived by his life partner, Deborah Weedall; children Teresa Weedall, Donald “Vinny” Weedall, Feather Weedall; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, extended family and friends....
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Basura: Where is common sense in gun control issue?

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“We are healthy only to the extent that our ideas are humane.” — Kilgore Trout, in Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut I have some bona fides about guns. I carried an M-16 as an infantryman in Vietnam. I carried a .38 caliber revolver during a ten-year portion of my career. I believe that...
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Wildcats, Vikings in same softball district tournament

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The Wayland softball team will play O-K Gold Conference rival Grand Rapids South Christian at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, in the opening round of the Division 2 district tournament at Hopkins.. The Wildcats will take a 30-1 overall record, 12-0 in the league standings, into the contest against the...
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WHS grad finishes 6th in NCAA hurdles competition

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Wayland High School graduate Corrina Courser, a sophomore at Grand Valley State University, was sixth Friday in the preliminary round of the 100-meter hurdles in the NCAA Division 2 championships at Grand Valley. Courser, who was a star hurdler during her Wildcat prep career, qualified for the NCAA championships and...
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