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Barry Hastings: Collapsing GOP moving quickly to dump Trump

October 16, 2016

by Barry Hastings By Wednesday morning (less than a week ago) pollsters were reporting fully 25% of Republican office-holders around the nation have dumped Donald Trump into their personal, "Not fit to hold the presidency," barrel. There are so many factors playing into this (almost) unprecedented turn of events, all...

WHS grad Miklusicak has another 100-yard rushing game for Hope

October 16, 2016

Mike Miklusicak, a 2103 graduate of Wayland High School, has another big day Saturday on the gridiron for Hope College. Miklusicak, a junior running back for the Flying Dutchmen, picked up 167 yards on 24 carries as he and his teammates took an MIAA enounter against Adrian, lifting their league...

Interment already held for Bonnie Simmons, 83

October 16, 2016

Bonnie Simmons, age 83, of Wayland, died at home Tuesday, Oct. 11. Surviving are her children, Vicki (Larry) Marzean, Ted Vronko, Howard G. Simmons; as well as her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard L. Simmons. Interment has taken place at Chapel Hill...

Yes It Is, It’s True: I really don’t think ‘they’ want us to vote

October 15, 2016

I drop in every Wednesday afternoon at the venerable Then & Now historical library in Dorr, and in my more than four years of research, the most astonishing changes in public life over the years have been in elections, in participation in community affairs and in the explosion of girls...

Watson supervisor’s race has Dem incumbent vs. GOP challenger

October 15, 2016

Perhaps the most watched general election contest for township supervisor in these parts is in Watson Township Nov. 8. It is a rarity in that the incumbent is a Democrat and the challenger is a Republican. Pam Brown is seeking her second four-year term and faces opposition from Kevin Travis....

Loss to Galesburg-Augusta jeopardizes Martin’s playoff hopes

October 15, 2016

A 12-7 loss to Galesburg-Augusta Friday evening has put Martin's post-season playoff hopes in serious jeopardy. The defeat leaves the Clippers' season record at 4-4 overall. They still have a chance to make the Class DD playoffs if they can get past Kalamazoo United this Friday. United is 3-5 on...

Lady Vikings sweep Lee to hike O-K Silver record to 3-2

October 15, 2016

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team improved its O-K Silver Conference record to 3-2 Thursday evening by sweeping Wyoming Lee in three sets. The Lady Vikings won 25-14, 25-11 and 25-14 to improve their overall season record to 25-20-2. In individual statistics, leading Hopkins were: • Assists — Hannah Van de...

Memorial service will be Friday for Kathleen Laker, 70

October 15, 2016

Kathleen Mary (Conover) Laker, age 70, of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 14. A loving mother and devoted wife, Kathleen demonstrated God's love and grace to all she came into contact with. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Mitch; her sons, Lance (Kara) Laker, Jeremy Laker; grandchildren, Liberty...

Vikings pick up 3rd grid victory of season, 52-8 over Lee

October 15, 2016

The Hopkins varsity football team lifted its overall season record to 3-5 and O-K Silver Conference mark to 2-3 Friday evening with a 52-8 victory over Wyoming Lee. The Vikings struck for three touchdowns in their first three possessions. Cyrus Miner tallied a 17-yard TD and quarterback Nolan Smith picked...

Wildcats nearly pull off upset of the year against GR Christian

October 14, 2016

The same Wayland football team that was just plain awful against East Grand Rapids a week ago nearly pulled off the upset of the year Friday night. The Wildcats, who were clobbered by the O-K Gold Conference champion Pioneers 42-0 in just one half Oct. 7, scared the daylights out...

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