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Yes It is, It’s True: ‘Cabaret’ was a musical with a lesson

February 2, 2017

“Those who don’t learn from history are condemned to repeat it.” — Georges Santayana I really don’t like musicals. I’ve always had problems taking seriously stories that had to be told via music. That even goes for opera. But I’ve always had tremendous admiration for the 1972 Bob Fosse film...

Winter camp improves Wayland students’ reading scores

February 2, 2017

The Fall NWEA Reading assessment program has announced that 30 children who attended a winter academic camp achieved greater growth in scores when compared to their peers who did not attend the camp. Wayland Union Schools offered their first academic winter camp during winter break this year for students in...

Lady ‘Cats still can’t outroll combined Zeeland bowlers

February 2, 2017

The Wayland girls’ varsity bowling team lost to Zeeland for a second time this season Wednesday, 23-7, and the boys’ squad lost by the same score. The Lady Wildcats, ranked No. 5 in the state-wide Division 2 poll, now are 13-2-1 for the season overall and both losses have come...

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Army Bob continues his battle against prostate cancer

February 1, 2017

by Robert M. Traxler Prostate cancer is the second most deadly cancer for men; if discovered after it has metastasized outside the prostate to other organs or bones, it kills 73% of men effected. Let that sink in for few moments… if discovered in its early stages, 95% of men...

Mass of Christian Burial Saturday for Barry Knudsen, 58

February 1, 2017

Barry Joseph Knudsen of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, at his home. He was 58. Barry was born Aug. 26, 1958, in Grand Rapids, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Evans) Knudsen. Barry is survived by his mother, Dorothy Knudsen; his sister, Deb Strang; his nephews and nieces, Christopher and...

Brinley Nieuwenhuis plans to play soccer at GVSU

February 1, 2017

Wayland High School girls' varsity soccer standout, Brinley Nieuwenhuis (seated, center) signed today to continue her soccer career at Grand Valley State University. Brinley, a senior on this spring's team, is flanked by her parents Jeff and Amy Nieuwenhuis. Standing left is Wayland girls' varsity soccer coach Ben Sleeman and Grand...

Memorial talk planned for Hopkins grad Jane Morris

February 1, 2017

Jane McKinnon Morris died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at 84 years of age. She was a 1951 graduate of Hopkins High School. Jane ("MJ") loved sharing Bible truths with everyone she would meet. MJ's family extends appreciation to all those who rendered loving care, assistance and friendship. A memorial talk...

Bygone Days: A look at NE Allegan County’s history

February 1, 2017

25 Years Ago — Feb. 5, 1992 After receiving a $980,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Amcorn of Bradley will build a $1.3 million plant that will change the status of the business from paper mulch producer to paper mulch consumer by re-routing tons of waste paper...

Wayland’s Kelvin Lapham wins ‘Top Tech’ award again

February 1, 2017

Wayland Chrysler technician Kelvin Lapham has been recognized as one of only 27 Mopar “Top Tech” award winners. Lapham, a Wayland High School graduate, was selected from more than 25,000 eligible technician candidates across the FCA US LLC dealer network and was among the best and brightest FCA US LLC...

Family disturbance in Dorr turns into shooting and suicide

February 1, 2017

A domestic violence situation Wednesday morning in Dorr Township escalated into a shooting and then an apparent suicide. Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker said deputies were dispatched to the residence on 142nd Avenue near 12th Street around 4 a.m. after a caller reported a domestic violence situation involving three family...

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