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Lady Wildcats claim district volleyball championship

The Wayland varsity volleyball team captured the district championship at Hopkins Thursday evening with a straight-set 25-14, 25-19 and 25-22 victory over Plainwell. The Lady Wildcats will be at Allegan…

Editor November 3, 2017

Community Notices

Burrell and Phyllis Stein grand marshals of Christmas parade

Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Stein of Wayland have been selected as grand marshals of the 2017 Wayland Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. “The chamber…

Editor November 2, 2017

Columns

Army Bob: Drain Dorr’s political swamp before it costs you

Mr. John Tuinstra should resign from the Dorr Township Board before he costs every citizen of Dorr Township a good bit of money. Let’s talk about the actions of elected…

Editor November 2, 2017

Articles

Watson joint meeting to discuss medical marijuana rules

The Watson Township Board will have a joint meeting with the Planning Commission at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, to talk about the crafting of a local medical marijuana ordinance…

Editor November 2, 2017

Columns

One Small Voice: My post-Halloween plunge into naughtiness

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Several years ago I conducted a program called "Writing Your Life" at the Henika District Library. Each participant was encouraged to relate memorable events from our lives, be…

Editor November 2, 2017

Sports

Wayland to meet Plainwell in district volleyball finals tonight

Wayland and Plainwell will meet at 6:30 tonight at Hopkins High School to play in the finals of the Division 2 district volleyball tournament. Wayland swept Otsego in three sets…

Editor November 2, 2017

Sports

Climax-Scotts upsets Martin in 3 sets, advances to finals

by Austin Marsman Martin's volleyball season ended Wednesday evening in the district tournament semifinals on it home court. Visiting Climax-Scotts swept the Clippers in three sets, 25-16, 25-8 and 26-24…

Editor November 1, 2017

Columns

Basura: President Trump so often dishes disrespectful nicknames

I was recently asked to reconsider my harsh treatment of President Donald Trump. I respect the source of the request, and I believe it was made with sincerity without malice.…

Editor November 1, 2017

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 4, 1992 The Wayland Township Board granted an excavation permit to enable…

Editor November 1, 2017

Columns

The Subterranean: Prof. Marsten, Wonder Woman and sex

A review of Professor Marston and the Wonder Women *** out of five stars (Currently in limited release) by Walter G. Tarrow Following the success of the movie Wonder Woman…

Editor October 31, 2017