Editor

Ranger Rick: Dems, media enflame NFL players’ protests

With all the uproar about NFL players kneeling when the national anthem was played before games, there is much fake and suspect support for those kneeling and the cause they…

Editor October 3, 2017

Obituaries

Funeral Friday for Charlotte Snyder, 86, of Watson Twp.

Charlotte Ann Snyder, 86, of Watson Township, died Sunday, Oct. 1, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Born July 29, 1931, in Chicago, she was the daughter of Andrew and Margaret…

Editor October 2, 2017

Community Notices

‘Who ya gonna call?’ Ghostbusters to visit Martin library

The JC Wheeler Library building in downtown Martin was “slimed” Friday, in anticipation of a special visit by the Kalamazoo Ghostbusters, which began as a fan group of the legendary Ghostbusters franchise. Today…

Editor October 2, 2017

Articles

Wayland council still only discussing chicken ordinance

They're still talking about chickens at Wayland City Council meetings, but that's all for now. Though a "draft chicken ordinance" item appeared on Monday night's agenda, city officials insisted it…

Editor October 2, 2017

Articles

Wayland officials welcome interim City Manager Larry Nielsen

Local officials Monday night welcomed interim City Manager Larry Nielsen for his first meeting. Nielsen, who retired after 10 years with the Village of Paw Paw, began duties Monday, about…

Editor October 2, 2017

Features

Wayland Education Foundation grant recipients listed

The Wayland Union Education Foundation has awarded more than $35,000 in Innovation Grants and National Teacher Conference Grants this year. The following is a list of this year's recipients: • Marissa Hackbardt,…

Editor October 2, 2017

Editorial

A free speech issue has been hijacked for propaganda

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. “An' I don't mind 'em switchin' sides, An' standin' up for things they believe…

Editor October 1, 2017

Columns

The Subterranean: ‘Mother!’ is my wife’s worst nightmare

A review of Mother! **** 1/2 out of five stars Currently in theaters by Walter G. Tarrow My wife has made our home the heart and soul and be all…

Editor October 1, 2017

Sports

Lady Vikings win 4 of 6 matches at Saranac Invitational

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team won four of six matches Saturday at the Saranac Invitational. The Lady Vikings defeated Tri Unity 25-8, 25-15 and Grand River Prep 25-18, 25-23 in…

Editor October 1, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats cop 5th place in Otsego Invitational

The Wayland girls’ varsity cross-country team placed fifth in a 17-team field Saturday at the Otsego Bulldog Invitational. Grand Rapids Christian, an O-K Gold Conference rival, won the meet with…

Editor September 30, 2017