Editor

Gun Lake Casino spending priorities probably will be the same

The first of two planned public forums on how to spend the approximate annual $1.5 million from the Gun Lake Casino Monday evening attracted absolutely no one from the public.…

Editor March 28, 2016

Community Notices

Matt Miller hired as new Wayland schools’ public safety officer

Matt Miller, head of security at Crossroads Alternative High School in Kentwood for the past four years, has been hired as the Wayland Union school district’s public safety office. Miller,…

Editor March 28, 2016

Obituaries

Visitation, service for Sandra Stora, 68, will be Saturday

Sandra Lynn Marie Stora, 68, of Wayland, died Friday, March 25. Sandy is survived by her husband Rich Stora; her father, Eugene Don Glauz; her children: Donna Smith, Michelle (Jim)…

Editor March 28, 2016

Sports

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