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Steeby Girls on the Run collect stuffed animals for cause

June 12, 2017

The Steeby Girls on the Run group coordinated a stuffed animal drive for area children affected by emergencies/trauma. Sergeant Mike Brown from the Allegan County Sheriff's Department picked up the collection earlier this month at the school. (Photo courtesy of Christina Johnson)

The Subterranean: Wonder Woman, the love conquers all version

June 12, 2017

Diana: So many will die... General: That's what soldiers do. by Walter G. Tarrow On Themyscira, an island hidden from mankind, the Amazons, a race of warrior women, perpetually and bloodlessly train for battle. As their only child, Diana is kept from the "games" by her overly protective mother, but...

Basura: Should we believe a truth teller, or a serial liar?

June 11, 2017

“When the sky’s falling, I take shelter under bullshit.” — Scott Lynch, Republic of Thieves He said, he said. It looks like we have a swearing contest. FBI Director James Comey has sworn tell the truth. By swearing to do so, he faces the possibility of perjury charges should he get...

Martin, Hopkins, Wayland ‘Vals and Sals’ announced

June 11, 2017

The valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2017 have been announced at Wayland, Hopkins and Martin High Schools. The following is a brief sketch of the honorees, pictures and their plans for the future: Wayland • Valedictorian Samantha Dzierzyc — Daughter of Amy Bass and Jacob Dzierzyc. She has...

Yes It is, It’s True: Privilege seems as American as apple pie

June 10, 2017

“Don’t ever tell me we Americans live in a classless society. It’s a dirty lie. Most of us spend our entire lives looking up to and admiring athletes, celebrities and people with lots of power and money. We rarely insist they play by the same rules as everybody else. After...

It’s all over now for Wayland, Hopkins spring sports teams

June 10, 2017

"Don't look so sad. I know it's over." — As sung by Ray Price and written by Kris Kristofferson The Wayland High School softball team's continued run of remarkable successes came to an end 7-6 in the Division 2 regional finals Saturday at Hope College with a loss to Spring...

Hopkins 6th-grader with familiar name sets school 5K record

June 9, 2017

Hopkins Middle School sixth-grader Hannah Fisher broke the school record in the eighth annual five-kilometer race May 19. Fisher, one of 332 middle schoolers who participated in the fund-raising 5K, completed the course in 21:20. She is the younger sister of Hopkins sophomore cross-country runner and track distance runner Jasmine...

One Small Voice: They’re pushing the envelope on free speech

June 9, 2017

by Lynn Mandaville For more than a week now I've been deeply pondering the storm around Kathy Griffin's symbolic bloody beheading of our president. Boy, it sure got our national attention, didn't it? Reactions were all over the place, from shock and horror to delight and glee, in responses both...

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Army Bob: What’s the best way to crush the 3rd Jihad?

June 8, 2017

OK, folks, time to wake up and smell the cordite! The good folks in the media keep telling us that the Islamic religion is a peaceful religion and most Muslims are aghast by the attacks in England, the murder of children at a concert, the murder of people out for...

Marsman Reports: Martin school construction continues

June 8, 2017

by Austin Marsman Friday was the last day of school for students at Martin Public Schools, as crews begin to ramp up bond project construction. Voters in the district last August approved a $17.6 million bond proposal and since early May, Contractors have been working around students by tearing out the inefficient boiler...

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