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Democracy Tree: Corporate tax breaks wreak fiscal havoc

GOP leaders blind to long-term corrosive effects of corporate tax breaks: “Temporary fluctuations in statewide tax collections are normal, and the House Republicans have spent six years budgeting responsibly to prepare…

Editor May 19, 2016

Sports

Lady Vikings finish 7th in final state MITCA ratings

The Hopkins girls’ varsity track team will return yet again to the Michigan High School Track Coaches Association Division 3 state meet May 28, this time ranked No. 7 in…

Editor May 19, 2016

Community Notices

City of Wayland selects PCI for planning consultant

The Wayland City Council was unanimous in selecting Professional Code Inspections (PCI) of Dorr Monday as new planning consultant. Kirk Scharphorn Jr. will be the planner working with the city…

Editor May 18, 2016

Features

WHS Orchestra, GR Symphony do ‘Side by Side’ again

The second "Side by Side" concert performed in Wayland by the WHS Strings Orchestra and members of the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra took place Tuesday evening in the Fine Arts…

Editor May 18, 2016

Sports

Lady Vikings sweep Godwin to finish at 7-3 in Silver

The Hopkins varsity softball team completed its O-K Silver Conference season with a pair of 15-0 victories over Wyoming Godwin Heights, shortened by the mercy rule. Both contests were halted…

Editor May 18, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 216

25 Years Ago — May 21, 1991 The Globe published a front page photo of the gravesite of Charles L. Barrell of Leighton Township, who served with the 102nd Infantry…

Editor May 18, 2016

Sports

Wildcats sweep twin bill with Ottawa Hills, 17-1 and 12-2

The Wayland varsity baseball team swept a doubleheader Tuesday against Ottawa Hills to lift its overall season record to 13-16. The highlight of the day was a strong pitching performance…

Editor May 18, 2016

Community Notices

Shelbyville man struck on U.S.-131, taken to hospital

A 61-year-old Shelbyville man was struck by a vehicle on northbound US-131 near the 64 mile marker, Wayland, Wednesday when he was attempting to drag a large object, believed to…

Editor May 18, 2016

Community Notices

Leighton Twp. man to run for state rep. as a Democrat

There will be a familiar face in the race for 72nd District State Representative, familiar, at least in Leighton Township. Steve Shoemaker, a 43-year resident of this area, is running…

Editor May 17, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats capture 13th straight Gold softball title

The Wayland girls' varsity softball team captured their 13th consecutive O-K Gold Conference crown Tuesday with a doubleheader sweep of Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills. The Lady Wildcats have won or…

Editor May 17, 2016