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Miklusicak to miss senior football season at Hope College

Former Wayland High School standout running back Mike Miklusicak was injured during preseason practice and is out for his entire season at Hope College.. Miklusicak and teammate Brandan Campbell last…

Editor September 9, 2017

Editorial

Watson Township Board should heed Sir Edmund Burke

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” — Sir Edmund Burke This famous quote applies to members of the Watson Township…

Editor September 9, 2017

Sports

Martin has defeated 2 opponents 91-0 on its home field

by Austin Marsman Martin thus far this season has found its home football field to its liking. The Clippers have outscored their opponents there 91-0 in two ballgames. Martin put in…

Editor September 9, 2017

Sports

Hopkins gridders lose another close one, 21-20 at Belding

Hopkins lost yet another football game by seven points or less Friday night, this time 21-20 at Belding in its O-K Silver Conference opener. The Vikings last year had no…

Editor September 9, 2017

Obituaries

Service is Monday for Mildred Lettinga, 84, of Wayland

Mildred Mildred Irene (Cutler) Lettinga, of Wayland, died at her home Thursday, Sept. 7, following several months of ill health. She was 84. Mrs. Lettinga was born Dec. 2, 1932, the…

Editor September 9, 2017

Sports

Wildcats almost give away O-K Gold debut, but beat TK

It almost seemed as though Wayland was trying to give away a football game Friday night. It was a good thing guest Middleville Thornapple Kellogg would have no part of…

Editor September 8, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: It’s permissible if it’s ‘a business decision’

"It's nothing personal... it's just business." — Stringer Bell on "The Wire." Actor Idris Elba acquired a lot of deserved fame for his role as Stringer Bell in David Simon's…

Editor September 8, 2017

Community Notices

Wayland school summer program serves 10,000 meals

Wayland Union Schools served 10,000 meals this summer. The district offered free lunches to kids ages 18 and under in a variety of locations, as well as breakfast during summer…

Editor September 8, 2017

Community Notices

Cars2Go used car building comes a-tumbling down

As promised, the walls of the old Herb Chevrolet dealership building on West Superior Street came a tumbling down after about 45 years at the site at the corner of…

Editor September 8, 2017

Columns

Basura: Trump defense is he’s not a polished politician?

“There is no exception to the rule that every rule has an exception.” — James Thurber "Not A Polished Politician" We hear this about Donald a lot. Stuff like: "He’s…

Editor September 8, 2017