Month: September 2022

Harvest chowder can be a hearty addition to a meal

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HARVEST CHOWDER 4 slices bacon, cut up 2 tablespoons sliced green onions 1⁄2 cup chopped celery 1⁄2 cup thinly sliced carrots 1 teaspoon salt 1 (17-ounce) can cream-style corn 1⁄2 cup peas3 cups milk 2 cups prepared instant mashed potatoes 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 large tomato, peeled...
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Martin remains unbeaten; ‘Cats, Vikings now are 2-1

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Hopkins and Martin had particularly good nights on the gridiron, coming through with easy victories. But Wayland absorbed its first loss of the season after two victories with a 14-7 defeat at Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The Vikings improved their overall season record to 2-1 with a 42-20 triumph at Wyoming...
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Lady Vikings now 2-0 in O-K Silver volleyball derby

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Hopkins senior Corrie Wisser has announced she has committed to playing at Ferris State University next year. The Hopkins volleyball team captured its second O-K Silver Conference dual match victory of the young season Thursday evening at Kelloggsville with a three-set verdict, 25-10, 25-20 and 25-9. The Lady Vikings now...
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Wildcat boys take all the marbles at Delton C-C meet

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Devin Weaver The Wayland boys’ cross-country team ran away from the field Thursday afternoon at the Gilmore Car Museum, the Delton Invitational, capturing its first invitational championship this season. The Wildcats’ 33 team points was 51 lower that runner-up Hastings. The Lady Wildcats, meanwhile, placed third in the competition and...
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Columns

Army Bob: Let’s bring back manufacturing to the U.S.

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by Robert M. Traxler Our current President said on Sept 1 that if you voted for President Donald Trump, you are a traitor who does not believe in the Constitution, you want to overthrow our democracy (he most likely meant Republic, later did say Republic) and are against the rule...
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Sports

Lady Vikings finish 2nd in 1st O-K Silver C-C jamboree

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Neveah Helderop Hopkins girls captured the runner-up slot in the first O-K Silver Conference cross-country jamboree of the season at Lightning Bend Park in Belding. The Lady Vikings had 66 team points behind first place Sparta in the competition. The boys’ squad placed fourth in the league meet with 84...
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Editorial

What is the truth about the departure of police chief?

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"You can't handle the truth." ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I have long railed against the common modern process of officials dancing around or avoiding the truth in the public arena, a process I’ve called “corporate lying.” I...
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Wildcat tennis team breaks even in 3 league matches

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The varsity boys' tennis team defeated Kenowa Hills Wednesday to even its league record thus far this season at 1-1-1. The Wildcats looked convincing as they took it to Kenowa Hills 6-2. Jackson Chesley took his first singles match 6-3, 6-2, Andrew Murphy lost at second singles match 3-6, 3-6,...
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Wildcat boys take 2nd in 1st O-K Gold cross meet

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Instead of "Gentlemen, start your engines," the Wayland girls followed the advice: "Laldies, check your watches." (Photos courtesy of Brett Butler) The Wayland boys’ cross-country team served notice to the O-K Gold Conference Wednesday that it’s a contender this fall for the league crown. The Wildcats, loaded with returning lettermen...
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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 — Sept. 8, 1997 North Dorr Catholic School Joel Moore of Dorr won the U.S. Open Division, beating 17 other drivers in the bicycle moto-cross (BMX) nationals competition in Louisville. The Reith-Riley construction...
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