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Memorial service will be Saturday for Rena Bakker of Moline

September 23, 2015

Mrs. Rena Bakker (nee Kerkstra), 98, of Moline, died Tuesday, Sept. 22. She is survived by her loving children, Elaine Faber, Arla and Bob Bennett, Mary and Don Apol, Karen and Dave Vander Goot, Cal and Lisa Bakker, Tom and Denise Bakker, and Alan and Lynn Bakker, 27 grandchildren, 53...

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, part 184

September 23, 2015

25 Years Ago — Sept. 26, 1990 A criminal sexual conduct court case against former Wayland teacher Mike Chesebro may be reinstated because the Court of Appeals has ruled that the statute of limitations of six years actually as not expired because the alleged victim has until age 21. The...

Wildcats shut out 3-0 against O-K Gold rival Hastings

September 23, 2015

The Wayland boys' varsity soccer team lost 3-0 Tuesday to O-K Gold Conference rival Hastings. "A rough opening 20 minutes of the first half was enough to spoil any hopes of the Wildcats winning their second conference game of the season," said coach Ben Sleeman. "Two quick goals by the...

Ali Martus fires school record 35 for 9 holes, streak now at 12

September 22, 2015

Just when you may have thought Ali Martus couldn’t possibly outdo what she’s already done, she proves you wrong. Not only did the all-state Wayland High School senior golfer break 40 for nine holes for the 12th straight time in 12 opportunities this season, she did it in style Tuesday...

Hopkins lads, Lady Vikings both runners-up in Silver jamboree

September 22, 2015

Both the Hopkins boys’ and girls’ varsity cross-country teams were runners-up in the first O-K Silver Conference jamboree of the season Tuesday at Wise Farms in Hopkins. Both squads finished second to Grandville Calvin Christian. The Lady Vikings scored 52 points to Calvin’s 31 while the guys came in 59...

Ranger Rick: An interesting story about 2 different (?) ‘Bills’

September 22, 2015

Hillary Clinton is showing her hand in the game of political poker. Mrs. Clinton is losing support, so what does she do? She pulled a real knee-slapper — pushing for programs for rape victims. This from Mrs. Clinton, of all people! Not that rape is a laughing matter – it...

Eight GOP candidates for 80th District State Rep. invited to debate

September 21, 2015

The eight Republican Party candidates for the 80th District special election Nov. 3 are being invited to take part in a debate at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Fennville High School. The debate is sponsored by the Allegan County Republican Party. The eight GOP candidates for State Representative are...

Lady Wildcats tie for 5th at 24-team Portage Volleyball Invitational

September 21, 2015

The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team tied for fifth place out of 24 teams Saturday at the Portage Northern Invitational. The Lady Wildcats won their pool by beating Okemos and splitting with Battle Creek Lakeview and Dowagiac. In bracket play, they beat Schoolcraft before losing in the quarterfinals to...

Two renovated buildings making progress on South Main Street

September 21, 2015

Two renovated buildings on South Main Street in Wayland are improving the downtown appearance, according to City Councilwoman Lisa Banas, who noted the facade grants facilitated by the Downtown Development Authority are being put to good use. One is the Jayda Gale Distillery owned and operated by Amanda Alfred and...

City plans to sell, not destroy old playground equipment from park

September 21, 2015

Wayland City Manager Mike Selden told the City Council Monday night that some of the work on the City Park project may begin this fall and that the city plans to sell the old playground equipment to the highest sealed bidder. There are no plans to begin work on the...

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