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Lady Wildcats 4th in Gold Jamboree; Martus streak now at 7

September 10, 2015

The Wayland girls’ golf team placed fourth at the second O-K Gold Jamboree of the season at the Hastings Country Club. Senior all-state ace Ali Martus made it seven matches in a row scoring below 40 for nine holes or below 80 for 18 holes. She carded a 39 to...

Wayland schools may be able to sell Moline Elementary after all

September 10, 2015

The Wayland Union school district just might be able to unload the historic, but aging Moline Elementary School building after all. Superintendent Norman Taylor and Stephen Austin of Happy Camper Mobile RV Service and Retro Rentals of Caledonia explained to the Leighton Township Board prospects for the schools to sell...

Gamrat-Courser scandal puts rigged 2-party system on trial

September 10, 2015

ACHTUNG: The following is a not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Regardless of whether they are expelled or censured, the Gamrat-Courser fiasco in Lansing demonstrates the continuing collapse of the American two-party system. Democrats and Republicans for too long have failed to work...

House committee recommends expulsion for State Rep. Gamrat

September 10, 2015

Though a Michigan House attorney recommended State Rep. Cindy Gamrat only be censured, a special House Committee Thursday morning recommended both she and Rep. Todd Courser be expelled for an attempted coverup of an extra-marital affair. The full House of Representatives in Lansing, 110 members, now will vote on the...

Wildcat girls take 4th place in 1st O-K Gold C-C jamboree

September 10, 2015

The Wayland girls’ varsity cross-country team took fourth place in the first O-K Gold Conference jamboree Wednesday. The Lady Wildcats, fresh from two invitational titles earlier this season, had 94 points as a team. Grand Rapids South Christian won the meet with 31 points, Middleville Thornapple Kellogg had 46 and...

Health outlook for board member’s, teacher’s child improving

September 10, 2015

A newborn girl to Kristiana Kay and Pete Zondervan is making positive strides after undergoing two surgeries this month. Kinsley, who was born Sept. 3 at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, was believed to have a serious heart defect and the first surgery was regarded as unsuccessful. The...

Wildcat boys’ harriers 3rd in Gold, miss 1st by only 9 points

September 9, 2015

The Wayland boys’ varsity cross-country team opened O-K Gold Conference jamboree action Wednesday by taking third place. Coach Steve Harcourt’s lads were only nine points away from first place and seven from second. Senior Perry Carter once again paced the Wildcats with a third-place finish and a time of 18:04....

Ali Martus’ amazing sub-40, sub-80 streak continues on links

September 9, 2015

Wayland High School senior ace golfer Ali Martus just keeps rolling along with her amazing streak this season. Martus, a three-time Class B state qualifier, has broken 40 for nine holes or 80 for 18 holes in every match thus far this season. She carded a 37 Wednesday to lead...

Martin Township Clerk Carrie Coburn resigns to take new job

September 9, 2015

Martin Township Clerk Carrie Coburn submitted her resignation Wednesday night to the Township Board, which accepted it with reluctance. Coburn, who has served as clerk for the past 13 years, has accepted a full-time position in the payroll department for Allegan County Mental Health . He last day on the...

Martin Twp. ‘head shop,’ pot exchange still open for at least 90 days

September 9, 2015

Attorneys for CDXX Boutique and Martin Township reached an agreement Friday in Allegan County District to allow the “head shop” business and marijuana exchange site to continue for 90 days. Jerry Dan Patrick, owner of the boutique, said his attorneys plan to bring a site plan request before the Township...

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