Editor

Vikings finish 1st round of O-K Silver soccer with 2-4 mark

The Hopkins boys' varsity soccer team has completed the first round of play in the O-K Silver Conference with a 2-4 record. The Vikings Tuesday defeated Kelloggsville 3-0.Goals were scored…

Editor September 21, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 234

25 Years Ago — Sept. 25, 1991 The Allegan County Board of Commissioners issued an ultimatum to county employees, telling them they must accept a wage freeze or expect layoffs.…

Editor September 21, 2016

Sports

Wildcats lose 3-0 to East Grand Rapids in Gold soccer match

The Wayland boys' varsity soccer team lost 3-0 to O-K Gold Conference foe East Grand Rapids Tuesday evening. Coach Ben Sleeman commented, "The game started out quickly with both teams…

Editor September 21, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats fall in semifinal round at Portage Invitational

The Wayland varsity volleyball team went 3-2-1 Saturday in the Portage Invitational and lost in the semifinal round of the Silver Bracket competition. The Lady Wildcats defeated Dowagiac, Schoolcraft and…

Editor September 21, 2016

Editorial

Don’t let Tuinstra rule the roost on Dorr chickens issue

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. I resolutely urge everyone in Dorr Township who wants…

Editor September 20, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats shoot school record 167 on the golf course

The Wayland girls’ varsity golf team recorded its best finish this season in O-K Gold Conference jamborees, taking third place Monday at Maple Hill. South Christian won the meet with…

Editor September 20, 2016

Columns

Ranger Rick: Is Hillary Clinton healthy enough to be president?

Presidential politics have certainly been unconventional this year, to put it mildly. The recent half hour presentation where both candidates answered questions about being commander in chief was most telling.…

Editor September 20, 2016

Community Notices

Jonathan Seymour is back for another year as student rep

He's back! Wayland High School senior Jonathan Seymour now is serving as student representative for Wayland High School on the Wayland City Council. Seymour was student rep at Wayland Board…

Editor September 20, 2016

Articles

Woman held in Watson crime spree bound over to circuit court

A 21-year-old Otsego woman who allegedly took part in a series of crimes last month in Watson Township has been bound over to Allegan County Circuit Court. Haley Jenkins, 21,…

Editor September 20, 2016

Columns

Basura: Torture issue enough to reject Trump’s candidacy

“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” — G.K. Chesterton The United States has long…

Editor September 20, 2016