2023 – Page 14

Yes It’s True: We seem to prefer revenge over justice

Perhaps one of the most famous stories about unjust arrest and imprisonment was about Jean Valjean in Victor Hugo’s “Les Miserables.” It may be hard to believe, but there are…

Editor November 17, 2023

Features

Five WHS students take part in EMU day of music

Five members of the Wayland High School orchestra attended an intensive day of music Friday, Nov. 10, at Eastern Michigan University. They were William Gavin, Asher Hendricks, Lauren Seif, Malcom…

Editor November 17, 2023

Sports

WHS grad leads Grace Christian to volleyball final

Liberty Laker Wayland High School graduate Liberty Laker, daughter of Kara and Lance Laker, has been a leader on the Grace Christian University Tigers volleyball squad, which made history Thursday…

Editor November 17, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: Dual citizenship presents new problems

by Robert M. Traxler During the war between Israel and Hamas, we have seen the problems of dual citizenship, which has been allowed in our nation since 1967. We find…

Editor November 16, 2023

Features

Local businesswoman wins award in the industry

Local owners of Wayland DO IT Best Hardware Jeremy and Jessica Swartz recently attended a conference in Chicago where Jessica was honored for being one of the top women in…

Editor November 16, 2023

Sports

Hopkins High School golfer signs to play for Davenport

Cayla Szubinski Hopkins High School senior Cayla Szubinski has signed a letter of intent to play golf next year at Davenport University. Szubinski , who first broke 50 for nine…

Editor November 16, 2023

Obituaries

Service will be Friday for Joan Heslinga of Hopkins

Joan Marie Heslinga, 76 of Hopkins, died Sunday, Nov. 12, at her home. Born Sept. 1, 1947, in New London, CT, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Sr.…

Editor November 16, 2023

Obituaries

Funeral will be Saturday for Marion Drewyor of Martin

Marion Drewyor died Tuesday, Nov.14, at her home in Martin. She was 83. She was born Aug. 31, 1940, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Daniel and Janet (Nye) Wright. Marion…

Editor November 15, 2023

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The old gas station at the corner of 30th Street and 128th Avenue. 25 Years Ago…

Editor November 15, 2023

Sports

Former Hopkins football star top receiver at college

Colin Weber Hopkins High School graduate Colin Weber this season had 117 receiving yards in a game against the University of Memphis, setting a school record for the University of…

Editor November 15, 2023