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Clippers end regular season with buzzer beater again

March 2, 2017

Martin overcame a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter Thursday and came away with 70-69 buzzer beating victory over Marcellus. The Clippers finished the regular season with an 11-9 record overall and 8-2 in their division in the Southwest Athletic Conference. "We ended the season just as we started, with...

Columns

Army Bob: Nancy Pelosi failed leader of hate Trump crowd

March 2, 2017

by Robert M. Traxler House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi made the following statement in referring to President Donald Trump’s nominating Judge Neil Gorsuch for the vacancy on the United States Supreme Court: “If you breathe air, drink water, eat food, take medicine, or in any other way interact with the...

Two former Lady Wildcats star in Davenport softball win

March 2, 2017

Two ex-Wayland High School softball standouts had a particularly satisfying outing Thursday against Cleary University during Davenport University's southern swing. The Panthers won 1-0 with former Lady Wildcat ace Mallory Teunissen (left) tossing a three-hit shutout to move her season record on the mound to 6-1. Third sacker Haley Obetts,...

Flurry of activity at site of old Gurney’s IGA stirs interest

March 2, 2017

The historic former Gurney’s IGA building at the northwest corner of the intersection of Main and Superior streets has been the site of a lot of activity lately. The building, now owned by Salvatore Uccello, is getting some remodeling. A building permit on the side door (North Main Street entrance)...

Barry Hastings: Shades of Uncle Joe, Benito and Addie

March 2, 2017

by Barry Hastings That's Joseph Stalin, Benito Mussolini and Adolph Hitler, who all began their dictatorial and murderous regimes by undermining, then destroying the free press in their respective nations, Russia, Italy, and Germany. The Trump Administration is treading the same path. It began, over there, and here, with a...

Three local America & Me essay winners announced

March 2, 2017

Three Wayland Middle School students from have been named in the annual America & Me essay contest sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The three students, who earned first, second and third place for their school, were Ashtyn Fekete (first), Megan Rose (second) and Kendra VanKoevering (third). All three received award...

Lady Vikings’ hoops season ends in district semifinals

March 2, 2017

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team's season came to an end on its home court Wednesday evening with a 57-40 loss to Allegan in the Class B district tournament semifinals. The Lady Vikings ended their season with an overall record of 7-13. Allegan, now 15-7, moves on to face Otsego...

Broadmoor Motors Sales to open up shop in Wayland

March 2, 2017

That vacant lot that used to house Wayland Motor Sales soon will be the new home for Broadmoor Motor Sales. Brothers Matt and Brad Koning plan to open their third used vehicle dealership, service and rental business soon at 159 North Main St., at the corner of West Maple and...

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

March 1, 2017

25 Years Ago — March 4, 1992 Hopkins Public Schools officials will try once more to pass a 5.6-mill bond issue for $10.195 million for a new high school and additions to Sycamore Elementary. Student population growth is driving the request, as the numbers district-wide went from 1,095 to 1,81...

Wildcats end regular hoops season No. 9 with 17-3 mark

March 1, 2017

The Wayland High School boys' varsity basketball team's last regularly scheduled game of the season at Holland had to be canceled this week because Michigan High School Athletic Association rules forbid any team from playing more than 20 games before tournaments. The Wildcats completed their regular season with a 17-3...

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