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Several Vikings make top 10 in Laker Challenge track meet

March 28, 2016

The Hopkins boys’ and girls’ track teams opened their seasons indoors Friday night by competing in the annual Grand Valley State University Laker Challenge. There were several Viking performances that placed them among the top 10: Boys Senior Jacob Sytsma, who went 5-8 to claim third in the high jump....

Monday Moanin’: What if parental authority overruled BS tests?

March 27, 2016

(From the blog of Mister Journalism: Reading, Sharing, Discussing, Learning) By Jeff Salisbury https://misterjournalism.wordpress.com/ College spring season is just about to wrap up here in Gulf Shores where we’ve been snow-birding for the month. Crazy and chaotic. From our vantage point seven floors up and overlooking the Gulf, we’ve watched...

The Muck Starts Here: State privatizing presents problems

March 27, 2016

by Barry Hastings I have a number of things to complain about this week, so go get some coffee, maybe a Danish (or a doughnut), your thinking cap, and a comfortable chair: Our shaken governor, Herr Schnieder, is on a campaign to shift blame for what's happened to the city...

Young Wildcat golf team debuts with win over Byron Center

March 27, 2016

The youthful Wayland boys' varsity golf team had a successful debut Friday with a 166-180 non-conference dual match victory over Byron Center. Coach Chris Drew's Wildcats starting unit includes three freshmen a sophomore and two juniors. The Wildcats were lead by Robert Mucci and Carson Sevigny both shooting a 41...

Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday for Mark Huizenga, 56

March 26, 2016

Mark Alan Huizenga, age 56 of Dorr, died Saturday, March 26. Mark is survived by his wife Julie Huizenga; his father Leo (Emily Wunsch) Huizenga; his brothers and sister: Steve (Sue) Huizenga, Geri (Doug) Powell, Dave (Susan) Huizenga, and Tom Huizenga; mother-in-law Lucy Ensing; brothers-in-law: Mike (Tammy) Ensing, Steve (Lori)...

Yes It Is, It’s True: The Pledge of Allegiance has socialist roots

March 26, 2016

I remember learning the venerable Pledge of Allegiance that was slightly different than what is recited today. Two words, "under God," were added to what I learned. Because I was at a tender age, only in first grade, I didn't think seriously about it until I was much older. Then...

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Suspected armed robber, 18, believed to have killed himself

March 26, 2016

A suspected armed robber was killed by gunshots at the conclusion of a car chase, troopers from the Michigan State Police, Wayland post. The driver of the car, Baelyn Kruger, 18, of Woodland, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He and his passenger, a 24-year-old Grand Rapids man, robbed a...

Korean Conflict veteran James Carpenter of Dorr dies at 87

March 26, 2016

James R. Carpenter, age 87 of Dorr, died Thursday, March 24. James grew up in the Romeo, Mich., area. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. James retired as a machinist after working for many years at National Twist Drill and later Federal Screw Works. James...

Hopkins, WHS students win bronze in culinary contest

March 26, 2016

Hopkins and Wayland High School culinary arts students took part in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America state culinary competition March 17 in Mt. Pleasant. The team won a bronze medal in the competition. Shown here are (from left) Heidi Youtzy (Allegan), Kira Clear (Wayland), Richard VanWinkle (Hopkins)),...

Service will be Wednesday for Dolores Gregersen, 88

March 26, 2016

Dolores M. Gregersen, 88, of Battle Creek formerly of Dorr, died Thursday, March 24. Dolores was a blessing to everyone she met. She was outgoing and talkative with a genuine concern for people that drew others near with ease. Dolores spent the majority of her life alongside her true love,...

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