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Four injured, none seriously, in single-vehicle crash on U.S.-131

Four people were injured in a one-vehicle traffic crash early Saturday morning on U.S.-131 near the 142nd Avenue exit (Dorr). Authorities have indicated none of the injuries were life threatening.…

Editor September 18, 2016

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday for Marian Lombardo of Dorr

Marian Lombardo, 78, of Dorr, died peacefully in her sleep Friday, Sept. 16. Born Oct. 2, 1937 ,in Alaska, Mich., she is predeceased by her parents, Norman J. and Mildred…

Editor September 18, 2016

Columns

Monday Moanin’: Winning and losing lawsuits and ballgames

Detroit students sue state, claiming constitutional right to literacy being violated DETROIT (WXYZ) - Is the opportunity to learn to read a constitutional right in the United States of America? …

Editor September 18, 2016

Obituaries

Service Wednesday for Martin businessman James Lapham

James Lapham, 81, died Saturday from complications following surgery at Bronson Hospital. He was born Sept. 7, 1935, in Martin Township the son of Dean and Martha (Pike) Lapham. He…

Editor September 18, 2016

Columns

Barry Hastings: Sea War! The Yanks vs. the Brits, 1812-1814

by Barry Hastings This war was a quarrel over seaman's rights and the right to free oceangoing trade. It occurred during a period when England's main adversary in a war…

Editor September 18, 2016

Sports

WHS grad Miklusicak rushed for 178 yards, 2 TDs for Hope

Former Wayland High School football star Mike Miklusicak picked up 178 yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns Saturday in Hope College's first victory under new head coach Pete Stuursma.…

Editor September 18, 2016

Obituaries

Service Tuesday for former Dorr woman Patricia Pieri, 76

Patricia Ann Pieri, aged 76, of Wyoming, formerly of Dorr, died at home Friday, Sept. 16. She is survived by her children, Joseph Pieri, James Pieri and Emil Pieri Jr.,…

Editor September 17, 2016

Editorial

Bill Melching was good at what he did as financial watchdog

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. As Wayland Union Schools Finance Director Bill Melching rides into the sunset at the…

Editor September 17, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats 25th, guys 31st in crowded MSU invitational field

The Wayland girls’ varsity cross country team finished 25th among 43 teams and the boys were 31st among 41 Friday afternoon in the annual Spartan Invitational at the Forest Akers…

Editor September 17, 2016

Sports

Vikings yield 4 TD passes, 2 long runs in 42-6 loss to Godwin

The Hopkins varsity football team suffered its third consecutive loss Friday night, 42-6 at Wyoming Godwin Heights. The loss also dropped the Vikings’ O-K Silver record to 0-2 while Godwin…

Editor September 17, 2016