Editor

Watson turns down request for medical pot dispensary

Three young men who want to build a medical marijuana dispensary just west of the Martin exit on U.S.-131 have been dealt a huge setback. The Watson Township Board Thursday…

Editor February 2, 2017

Columns

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

“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…

Editor February 2, 2017

Community Notices

Winter camp improves Wayland students’ reading scores

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…

Editor February 2, 2017

Sports

Lady ‘Cats still can’t outroll combined Zeeland bowlers

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…

Editor February 2, 2017

Features

Army Bob continues his battle against prostate cancer

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…

Editor February 1, 2017

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial Saturday for Barry Knudsen, 58

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…

Editor February 1, 2017

Sports

Brinley Nieuwenhuis plans to play soccer at GVSU

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…

Editor February 1, 2017

Obituaries

Memorial talk planned for Hopkins grad Jane Morris

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…

Editor February 1, 2017

Features

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

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…

Editor February 1, 2017

Features

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

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…

Editor February 1, 2017