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Democracy Tree: Michigan Democrats combat GOP thuggery

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…

Editor January 5, 2016

Sports

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

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…

Editor January 5, 2016

Sports

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

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…

Editor January 5, 2016

Columns

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

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.…

Editor January 5, 2016

Obituaries

Funeral will be noon Thursday for Jan Hopkins, 79, of Wayland

Jeanette "Jan" D. Hopkins, age 79 of Wayland, died Monday, Jan. 4, at Byron Manor Assisted Living. Jan is survived by her son Douglas and Nancy Hopkins; her grandchildren: Jeremiah…

Editor January 5, 2016

Articles

CDXX Boutique marijuana exchange shop will have to shut down

The days now are numbered for the CDXX Boutique marijuana exchange service on 124th Avenue in downtown Shelbyville. The Martin Township Board Monday night, immediately after a public hearing, voted…

Editor January 4, 2016

Columns

Monday Moanin’: You owe yourself New Year’s resolutions you can keep

By Jeff Salisbury https://misterjournalism.wordpress.com/ Thought about making any resolutions for 2016? You know, most resolutions turn into excuses within days or weeks or months. Don’t make any resolutions you already…

Editor January 3, 2016

Columns

The Muck Starts Here: Choice words from choice American leaders

By Barry Hastings Whatever order we have on earth and in our (ever-expanding universe) is due to the laws of physics and chemistry. The massive disorder in our world (and…

Editor January 3, 2016

Obituaries

Memorial service will be Friday afternoon for Margie Skrobot, 81

Margaret "Margie" Skrobot, age 81, of Wayland, died Dec. 31. Margie will be lovingly remembered by her brother and sister: Lorraine Bronkhorst and David (Geraldine) Cartwright, many nieces and nephews,…

Editor January 3, 2016

Sports

Wildcats pull out 49-48 thriller they very well could have lost

“It looked extremely rocky, for the Mudville nine that day…” Ernest Lawrence Thayer’s opening line to the immortal “Casey at the Bat” was appropriate with 31.4 seconds left in a…

Editor January 2, 2016