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Gun Lake Casino to expand gaming, entertainment, dining

January 7, 2016

The Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Authority Board has announced the expansion of the Gun Lake Casino to add more gaming, entertainment and dining options. Clark Construction has started site work, which includes excavation and site preparation in advance of spring construction. “We are thrilled to announce the addition of more...

Basura: Dame Fortune smiled at me when I was adopted in ’47

January 6, 2016

I was adopted in August 1947. I was four months old. I was the first of four adopted children. None of us were genetically related. My parents were amazing people. For clarity, let me remark that when I refer to my parents, I am always referring to the people who...

Yes It Is, It’s True: Martin pot battle a harbinger of things to come

January 6, 2016

It should have been a surprise to no one Monday evening that the Martin Township Board would adopt an ordinance specifically to forbid dispensation of marijuana. This is the same community that a little more than 25 years ago voted against allowing restaurateur Gordon Lyons of Carriage Stop to sell...

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 198

January 6, 2016

25 years Ago — Jan. 7, 1991 The Kristie-Craft Corp. of Chicago has expressed interest in purchasing the business assets of the Kessler infant sleepwear manufacturing firm, which has filed for bankruptcy. Wayne Vernon Haight, 52, an inmate in the Brooks Corrections facility in Muskegon, was arrested in connection with...

Sports

Hopkins boys lose 62-46 basketball verdict to Forest Hills Eastern

January 6, 2016

The Hopkins High School boys' varsity basketball team lost a non-conference game, 62-46, Tuesday night to Forest Hill Eastern. The loss dropped the Vikings' overall season record to 0-5. They will open O-K Silver Conference play Friday night against Wyoming Lee. Further details were not available.

Gun Lake Tribe activist Sharon Near’s funeral will be noon Friday

January 5, 2016

Sharon Rose Near, age 63 of Shelbyville, died at home under hospice care Monday, Jan. 4. Sharon is survived by her husband George Near; her children: Rebecca (Don) Baker and Billy Weber; her grandchildren: Dominik, Haven, and Donavin Baker; her brothers and sister: Gordon Sprague, Clarence Sprague, Dale Sprague, Laurie...

Democracy Tree: Michigan Democrats combat GOP thuggery

January 5, 2016

by Amy Kerr Hardin “There aren’t going to be any profiles of courage passed out to this chamber.” — House Minority Floor Leader Sam Singh (D-69) on the duplicitous actions of Michigan’s GOP lawmakers. Under Republican leadership, Michigan’s legislature has become increasingly brazen in the use of down and dirty tricks....

WHS boys’ bowlers win 28-2; girls still unbeaten in dual matches

January 5, 2016

The Wayland varsity boys bowling team captured a 28-2 victory over Ottawa Hills Tuesday at Paragon Lanes while the girls' squad remained unbeaten in dual matches this season with a forfeit win. The Wayland boys took the first Baker game 146-143. "Ottawa's anchor bowler needed the second strike in the...

Lady Wildcats absorb 2nd straight loss, 50-33, at Byron Center

January 5, 2016

The Lady Wildcats sing the blues. After an impressive 3-0 start in the basketball season with victories over three “teams to watch,” Wayland absorbed its second straight defeat Tuesday night at Byron Center, 50-33, in what very well could be described as its worst outing since that awful 64-42 debacle...

Ranger Rick: A heartfelt tribute to Ed, an old friend, a fine man

January 5, 2016

On a recent day in December, I received a note from an old military friend of mine. He had included the obituary of Ed, another mutual military friend of ours. I didn’t even know he had passed until receiving that note. I knew he was a hard worker, loyal friend,...

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