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Democracy Tree: So Meijer has state legislators in the bag

September 8, 2016

by Amy Kerr Hardin Members of a Michigan-based political action committee thinks they have it in the bag with their timely $20K contribution to state lawmakers. It was recently disclosed that Meijer Inc. PAC greased the palms of Republican Senators on the same day the Commerce Committee was about to...

Brittini Merchant joins Davenport softball coaching staff

September 8, 2016

Wayland High School graduate Brittini Merchant has been added to the softball coaching staff at Davenport University, according to head coach McCall Salmon.Merchant, who was a Miss Softball slection as a Wildcat in 2007 and a member of the state championship team in 2006, will serve as an assistant coach...

Both Wildcat cross-country teams 6th in O-K Gold opener

September 8, 2016

Both the Wayland boys’ and girls’ O-K Gold Conference cross country seasons opened Wednesday afternoon, with both squads finishing sixth. The first jamboree of the season was held at 6he South Christian High School sports complex off Kalamazoo Avenue. The weather was uncooperative, being warm and humid. Grand Rapids Christian...

Lady Wildcat golfers all break 50, but they lose to Byron Center

September 8, 2016

The Wayland girls' varsity golf squad lost a non-conference dual match Wednesday to Byron Center, 177-192. The Lady Wildcats had four scores in the 40s last night, but it wasn’t enough to beat a very good Byron Center team. Wayland was led by junior Marisa Schild with a 47 followed...

William Brown now serving as new superintendent of AAESA

September 8, 2016

William Brown has been hired as new Allegan Area Educational Service Agency superintendent. Brown, who began his duties Aug. 15, succeeds Mark Dobias, who retired this past summer. Brown most recently had served as Lenawee Intermediate School District assistant superintendent for special education and strategic initiatives. He began his career...

Service scheduled for Oct. 1 for Aaron Aspinwall, 67, of Hopkins

September 8, 2016

Aaron F. Aspinwall, age 67, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Sept. 6. He was a 1967 graduate of Wayland High School. The son of Leonard and Rosa (Wren) Aspinwall, he was born on May 27, 1949, in Allegan. Among his survivors is a sister, Mary Swainston of Hopkins. Honoring his wishes,...

Service for Ken Heyboer, 80, of Dorr, will be Saturday

September 7, 2016

Kenneth R. Heyboer, age 80, of Dorr, was died Wednesday, Sept, 7. Ken loved to garden. He is survived by his sisters, Eleanor Vrosh, Marilyn (John) Post, Carol (Gene) Kosters; 15 nieces and nephews; many great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held...

Funeral for Lorraine Boyd, 75, of Dorr, will be Monday

September 7, 2016

Lorraine Boyd, age 75, of Dorr, died Tuesday, Sept. 6. Lorraineis survived by her daughters Kimberly (Randy) Hays, Theresa (Jeffrey) Betz and Denise (Ross) McLain; her grandchildren Jeffrey, Tyler, Jacob, Shelby (Levi), Derrick, Brittany, Joseph, Jeremy (Mallory) and Cara; her brother Leonard (Paulette) Harris; sister Yvonne (Joseph) Gabos; and many...

Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 232

September 7, 2016

25 Years Ago — Sept. 11, 1991 Thompson-McCully’s gravel mining operation was shut down by Yankee Springs Township because of violating terms with the special use permit had been granted by the township in July. Michigan Gov. John Engler plans to stop in at Wayland Junior High School to visit...

Fantasy Island! WHS bowling coach Bill Holbrook is college athlete

September 6, 2016

Wayland High School bowling coach Bill Holbrook isn't just dreaming about doing something, he's actually doing it. Holbrook, whohas guided the Lady Wildcats to a league co-championship and is mentor of the state Division 2 runner-up (Sydney Urben), now is listed on the roster of the Cornerstone University bowling squad....

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