Editor

Several Vikings make top 10 in Laker Challenge track meet

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…

Editor March 28, 2016

Columns

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

(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…

Editor March 27, 2016

Columns

The Muck Starts Here: State privatizing presents problems

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…

Editor March 27, 2016

Sports

Young Wildcat golf team debuts with win over Byron Center

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…

Editor March 27, 2016

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday for Mark Huizenga, 56

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…

Editor March 26, 2016

Columns

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

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…

Editor March 26, 2016

Articles

Suspected armed robber, 18, believed to have killed himself

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,…

Editor March 26, 2016

Obituaries

Korean Conflict veteran James Carpenter of Dorr dies at 87

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.…

Editor March 26, 2016

Features

Hopkins, WHS students win bronze in culinary contest

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…

Editor March 26, 2016

Obituaries

Service will be Wednesday for Dolores Gregersen, 88

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…

Editor March 26, 2016