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Barry Hastings: August 1986, and a big wind at Nantucket

October 11, 2015

(Author's note: This true story was originally written on Aug. 20, 1986, less than 24 hours after the event occurred. Every word is fact.) I woke with a start as the boat snubbed up taut to her mooring on a strong gust of wind. A pink glow of early morning...

Yes It Is, It’s True: Media hype sometimes trumps the truth

October 11, 2015

This is a true story about two instances in which broadcast media hyper-ventilated, got carried away and sacrificed the truth for what was thought to be a good story. I witnessed both and was appalled by what transpired, but must be mindful of the old saying, “There but for the...

Visitation and memorial service Oct. 11 for ‘Charley’ Shehorn Jr.

October 11, 2015

Charles "Charley" A. Shehorn, Jr., age 44, of Dorr, died Thursday, Oct. 8. Charley was involved in ministry at Crosswinds Community Church and Abundant Life Church of God. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard and worked as a service technician at AMS Pallet Company. Charley enjoyed...

Steeby 2nd-graders ‘Skype’ with author of popular book

October 10, 2015

After you read a book, did you ever wonder about why the author wrote the story the way they did or how they came up with the story? Steeby Elementary students were given that opportunity this week when they held a Skype session with author Josh Funk, whose first book,...

Wildcat boys finish 26th, girls 30th at Portage C-C Invitational

October 10, 2015

The Wayland boys finished 26th and the girls 30th in the massive Portage Invitational cross-country meet Saturday. The Wildcat boys accumulated 728 points with their top five places in the race and the girls came in with 753. There were 49 boys’ teams and 46 girls’ teams competing. Fremont won...

Democracy Tree: State politicians wined and dined by lobbyists

October 10, 2015

This year’s first SNAP Report from the Michigan Campaign Finance Network is a who’s-who of Lansing lawmakers. Lobbyists fed Michigan’s elected officials like so much foie gras destined for the butcher — once again stuffing their gullets full of food and spirits to buy their allegiance. They shelled out more...

Viking frosh harrier takes 9th at Portage Invitational in record time

October 10, 2015

“Sure, you’re good, but can you run with the big dogs?” This modification of NASCAR could be used to describe the Portage Invitational, and Saturday Hopkins freshman cross-country runner Laura Velderman answered, “Yes.” Velderman, who has burst on the scene this season with medalist honors at the Delton Invitational and...

Football scores, standings for O-K Gold, Silver, SAC, Week Seven

October 10, 2015

Week Seven— Overall records for football teams in the O-K Gold, O-K Silver and Southwestern Athletic Conferences. Ottawa-Kent Gold and Silver Standings- Week 7 Ottawa-Kent Gold ...

Decatur capitalizes on Martin miscues for 41-22 grid victory

October 10, 2015

by Jon M. Gambee, Martin Bureau Chief Martin committed four costly mistakes Friday and paid dearly as the Decatur Raiders scored off each turnover and beat the Clippers 41-22. Decatur scored 27 points as a result of the four Martin turnovers, and that proved to be the difference in the...

Wayland edges Hastings 34-32 for Coach Doupe’s 1st victory

October 9, 2015

Wayland varsity football coach Mike Doupe registered his first victory Friday night at Hastings, ending a particularly nasty 16-game losing streak that reared its head after a 17-game skid ended two years ago. The Wildcats had their best offensive game of the season and the best since winning a playoff...

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