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Presley Hudson named to All-MAC 2nd team, frosh unit

March 7, 2016

Four members of the Central Michigan women's basketball team received All-Mid-American Conference honors on Monday. CMU's Presley Hudson and Tinara Moore were both named to the All-MAC second team, Hudson and Reyna Frost both earned a spot on the All-Freshman Team, Moore was named to the All-Defensive Team, and Jewel...

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Hopkins’ late season surge continues with district triumph

March 7, 2016

Though it's been a difficult basketball season for Hopkins, the team in the last several weeks has been showing promising signs of coming together, and it’s translated into what once were hard to come by — victories. The Vikings, who coach Darrin Smith even looked good in an O-Silver Conference...

Martin captures huge victory in district hoops opener

March 7, 2016

by Jon M. Gambee, Martin Bureau Chief Martin took a giant first step toward the 2016 Class D district basketball championship Monday by running over, around and through a highly ranked Climax Scotts team 70-54 in the Martin gym. “They are a good team,” Clipper Coach David Curry said after...

Wildcat boys’ best hoop season since 2010 ended by Godwin

March 7, 2016

Wayland’s best boys’ basketball season since the fabled 20-0 campaign in 2010 came to an abrupt end Monday night in the Class B district tournament opener at South Christian. The Wildcats, despite turning in an astonishing defensive performance in the first half, dropped a 65-52 decision to defending state champion...

Monday Moanin’: None allowed in March in Gulf shores

March 6, 2016

From the blog of Mister Journalism: Reading, Sharing, Discussing, Learning By Jeff Salisbury https://misterjournalism.wordpress.com/ End of week one of four overlooking the Gulf of Mexico finds me with nothing much to moan about. We are blessed. I am blessed that my wife earned far more in her working in her...

Democracy Tree: GOP senators back religious coercion on voting

March 6, 2016

by Amy Kerr Hardin If five Michigan GOP senators have their way, religious leaders will be legally permitted to threaten voters with excommunication, dismissal, or expulsion from their church if they do not vote as ordered in public elections. Yes, you read that correctly — these lawmakers are calling for...

Mitchell Lapham is 66th Eagle Scout from Troop No. 97

March 6, 2016

Mitchell Lapham (left) became the latest recipient of the Eagle Scout award at a ceremony this weekend at the Wayland United Methodist Church. He is now the 66th young man to earn the honor from Troop No. 97. Shown here with him is Armand Mucci, who earned the honor of...

Yes It Is, It’s True: Bowling has exploded onto local sports scene

March 6, 2016

High school athletic arenas nowadays include overlooked and underreported “orphan sports,” meaning just about anything other than football or basketball. Though Wayland has a solid tradition in softball, sports such as cross-country, golf, track, tennis, soccer, wrestling, competitive cheer, ice hockey, volleyball and swimming often seem reserved for notice only...

The Muck Starts Here: Privatization is culprit in VA Home scandal

March 6, 2016

by Barry Hastings There's a scandal brewing at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. It broke the day before Mr. Dalton shot up Kalamazoo, and it disappeared in the media feeding frenzy that quickly followed and continued for over a week. The scandal involves poor treatment, lack of treatment, and...

Services Tuesday for Hopkins native Milton Schafer, 95

March 5, 2016

Hopkins native Milton G. Schafer Sr., 95, of Allegan, passed away Friday, March 4, at Allegan General Hospital. He was born Oct. 25, 1920, in Hopkins, the son of the late Henry E. and Elfrieda (Puschel) Schafer. He was part of a big family, being one of 14 children. Milt...

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