It was the Red Wildcats vs. the Green Wildcats Thursday in a non-league tussle, and the Greens prevailed. Wayland defeated Northview 4-1 to run its softball record to 18-4 overall. Sophomore mound ace Madi Ludema came through again, limiting Northview to four hits, walking one and striking out two. She helped her own cause, collecting […]
Students in Kelli VanderGeld’s class and others at Pine Street Elementary were visited Thursday morning by Jenifer Saylor, a guest reader from the Michigan Department of Education. She read to a few classes “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds, which is about a young girl who discovers her artistic talent by drawing a dot. Afterward,
by Robert M. Traxler Does Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel hold the winning cards in the international game of politics? The riots and crimes committed in the U.S. in the name of supporting “Palestine” are hurting the progressive movement among the public, more importantly the registered voters. Will history repeat itself once again? Will
She was born on July 18, 1936, on the family farm in North Dorr (Byron Center), where she lived all but 15 years of her life. Shirley (Wolf) Weber, age 87, died Tuesday, May 7. Shirley went from a farmer’s daughter to a farmer’s wife, and in doing so, had a fulfilling life that touched
Jacqueline Billette was chosen last month as the new Allegan County health officer. The Allegan County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint her, but it remains subject to final approval from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Billette most recently has been employed by the Central Michigan District Health Department, which serves six
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The old Plank Road passing by a house in Martin Township in the late 19th century. 25 Years Ago — May 10, 1999 Because of the recent Columbine school shooting tragedy, there seems to be an uptick in phony bomb threats
Voters approved the Wayland Union School District’s request for renewal of 18 mills for non-homestead properties over the next seven years. The total levy actually is 18.387 mills, with the third of mill added to handle the Headlee rollback over the next seven mills. The Headlee Amendment, passed by voters statewide in 1978, requires government
Inclement weather dominated the scene in West Michigan Tuesday afternoon and evening, as several tornadoes attacked several small communities and Portage south of this area. Allegan County was under a severe weather warning and tornado watch. Damage was widespread, perhaps the worst in southwest Michigan in a long time.
Colten Alan Sabin, 23, of Hopkins, died Saturday, May 4. Born Aug. 24, 2000, he was the son of Anna Marie Dame and Alfred Jay Sabin, IV. Colten had worked as a semi driver and package handler for UPS. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, but also liked to spend time
Dean Johnson died the evening of Wednesday, May 1. He was preceded in death by father Lyle Johnson, mother Phyllis Johnson (Lathrop) and youngest brother Mark Johnson. He is survived by sons Kyle and Matt Johnson. Siblings Dale Johnson and Julie Kuklewski and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Steadfast to his convictions, Dean’s presence was
