Editor

Versatile Calvin Christian QB leads victory over Hopkins

Calvin Christian Friday night ended Hopkins’ designs on a winning season by posting a 34-16 verdict in an O-K Silver Conference matchup. The loss dropped the Vikings’ season record to…

Editor October 8, 2016

Sports

Decatur delays Martin’s post-season grid playoff hopes

by Jon M. Gambee Decatur shut out Martin Friday 22-0, putting the Clippers' hopes of qualifying for the 2016 MHSAA Division 8 playoffs back at least one more week. It…

Editor October 7, 2016

Obituaries

Funeral for Don Dandrow, 90, will be Saturday, Oct. 22

Donald Keith Dandrow, 90, died Thursday, Oct. 6. Friends may visit with his family from 5 to 8 pm. Friday, Oct. 21, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services, Wayland. His funeral service…

Editor October 7, 2016

Sports

O-K Gold leader East Grand Rapids thrashes Wildcats 42-0

The euphoria from the thrilling 30-27 win over Forest Hills Eastern faded a week later when the Wayland varsity football team was blown out 42-0 at East Grand Rapids. The…

Editor October 7, 2016

Columns

Democracy Tree: We don’t have the right to not be offended

by Amy Kerr Hardin Freedom of speech is front and center again on American campuses as the Department of Education continues to abuse its authority over university policies. Dirty jokes…

Editor October 7, 2016

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: America getting ‘bright-sided’ too often

“I’m sitting here in Iraq. And I wish my head had eyeballs in the back. It’s a bummer that my Hummer isn’t armored to a T To show us your…

Editor October 7, 2016

Sports

Lady Vikings pull out 5-set victory over Calvin Christian

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team came up with a big dual match victory Thursday over O-K Silver Conference opponent Grandville Calvin Christian. The Lady Vikings won three of the five…

Editor October 7, 2016

Sports

Bad 2nd half dooms Wildcats in 5-2 loss to league foe Wyoming

The Wayland boys' varsity soccer team lost 5-2 Thursday in a rainy O-K Gold Conference match against Wyoming. "The game was truly a tale of two halves as the Wildcats…

Editor October 7, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats miss return to state tourney by 3 strokes

The Wayland High School girls' varsity golf team concluded it season by finishing fourth in the Division 2 regional tournament Thursday at the Stonewater Country Club in Kentwood. The Lady…

Editor October 7, 2016

Obituaries

Longtime Moline resident Ralph TerBeek passes at 94

Longtime Moline resident Ralph TerBeek, age 94, died Wednesday, Oct. 5. Ralph served his country in the Army during World War II. He was a Leighton Township fireman and a…

Editor October 6, 2016