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Lady Wildcats give No. 1-ranked Catholic Central a ballgame

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball was able to hang in there against an opponent some regard as the best in the state, regardless of class. The Lady Wildcats were dealt…

Editor January 15, 2016

Sports

Hopkins girls learn Calvin Christian is still the team to beat

Though Calvin Christian entered Friday night’s girls’ basketball contest at Hopkins with just a 4-5 record, it still is considered to be the team to beat in the O-K Silver…

Editor January 15, 2016

Sports

Calvin Christian shows Hopkins boys why they’re ranked No. 6

Calvin Christian came to the Hopkins gym Friday ranked as the sixth best Class C boys’ basketball team in the state, and it looked like it. The Squires, undefeated…

Editor January 15, 2016

Obituaries

Memorial service will be Feb. 6 for Bernie Nobel, 83, of Wayland

Bernard J. Nobel age 83, of Wayland, died early Wednesday morning, Jan. 13. Bernard was born April 27, 1932, in Rock Valley, Iowa, the son of John and Nellie (Baker)…

Editor January 15, 2016

Community Notices

Dorr Twp. man to be in prison at least 55 years in triple homicide

Corey LaValley, 33, the man accused in the shooting deaths of his girlfriend and two children almost a year ago pleaded no contest Thursday in Allegan County Circuit Court. LaValley…

Editor January 15, 2016

Columns

Army Bob: Be very careful about tolerating Sharia law in U.S.

by Robert M. Traxler Let’s talk about who is marked for punishment in the eyes of radical Islam, ranging from special taxes to death. Do you believe a woman is…

Editor January 15, 2016

Obituaries

Funeral will be Tuesday for Maude Carpenter, 74, of Wayland

Marcia "Maude" Carpenter, age 74, of Wayland, died at home Wednesday under hospice care. Maude enjoyed crocheting and knitting and loved angels and cats, especially her faithful friend, Lily. She…

Editor January 15, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcat rollers 8-0; boys overtaken by hot Byron Center

It was a mixed bag Thursday night for the Wayland varsity bowling teams. The girls remained unbeaten in eight dual matches this season with a convincing 29.5 to 0.5 pasting…

Editor January 14, 2016

Articles

Air strip proposal for Leighton Township has uphill battle ahead

If the old saying that “the squeaky wheel gets the grease” is true, a proposal for a new air strip in Leighton Township is in trouble. Nearly 20 township residents…

Editor January 14, 2016

Articles

Prospects look good for Gun Lake getting a tornado siren

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening decided to contribute $1,500 to the Gun Lake Protective Association’s effort to obtain a tornado siren. Former Delton High School varsity football and wrestling…

Editor January 14, 2016