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The Muck Starts Here: Falling stars and kind words for a great man

August 30, 2015

by Barry Hastings It does my heart good to see South Carolina's "military expert" and racist U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham facing ignominious withdrawal from the GOP primacy races. I could have told him several years ago, "No one is going to trust your claims to be a 'military expert' any...

Annual Wayland Athletic Boosters Bash raises funds for sports

August 30, 2015

The annual Wayland Athletic Boosters' "Bash" was held Saturday evening at the Orchard Hills Golf Course. The event included food, fun and fellowship, along with prizes in an effort to raise money on behalf of supporting sports at Wayland High School and Middle School. The was first class attendance, according...

Yes It Is, It’s True: Excoriated for singing ‘God Bless America’ at GVSU

August 29, 2015

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt from the unpublished book, “Breadcrusts,” co-written by James G. Wasserman and David T. Young. It recounts the events of Jan. 22, 1969, at the Grand Valley State College Winter Festival talent show: The 4Qs strike again GVSC's annual winter carnival was approaching, and...

Bridal Lane to close up shop in Dorr after 25 years in business

August 29, 2015

Bridal Lane soon will close its doors after 25 years in business. Reka Stora and husband Ron have operated the clothing and bridal fashion business on 142nd Avenue since purchasing the business from Marcia Halloran of Dorr. It has been in business for more than 25 years, starting in 1989....

Democracy Tree: Mackinac Center fails at ‘research goal’

August 29, 2015

by Amy Kerr Hardin Michigan is rife with right-wing gaffes this summer. As if the Courser/Gamrat affair weren’t enough to entertain the electorate, we also have the anticipated perennial dose of BS from the “research” organization, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, to amuse us — with apologies though, it...

Six new buses purchased, delivered to Wayland Union Schools

August 28, 2015

Wayland Union Schools purchased six new buses, which were delivered this week to the Transportation Building. The cost to purchase the buses was $165,000 over a three-year period using $43,000/year from the general fund and $122,000/year from the casino fund. Additional buses were needed to replace aging buses and to...

Panhandler stirs up debate on possible Dorr Township ordinance

August 28, 2015

This gentleman holding a cardboard sign is causing a bit of a stir in Dorr Township lately. The panhandler often can be seen at the corner of 142nd Avenue and 18th Street near the traffic light, claiming to passing motorists that he is homeless and seeking donations. The photo bomber...

Martin shut out 32-0 at Fennville in coach Randy Hunt’s debut

August 28, 2015

by Jon M. Gambee Fennville junior quarterback Julian Martinez-Grigg threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more to lead the Blackhawks past visiting Martin 32-0 in the season opener for both teams Thursday. Martinez-Grigg threw touchdown passes of 53 and 32 yards and ran in from three and seven...

Columns

Army Bob: Hillary presents herself as interesting, but flawed candidate

August 28, 2015

by Robert M. Traxler Given that there is an Infantry rifle squad plus of candidates for the Republican nomination for president, most of us who are staunch Republicans have a favorite or five. The rather large field features a wide variety of experience, education and skills, making it difficult to...

Martus individual medalist 3rd straight time, Wildcats 5th at Mona Shores

August 28, 2015

Wayland senior golf ace Ali Martus continues her torrid individual pace on the links, but the Wayland squad continues to be in the middle of the pack. The Lady Wildcats finished in fifth place at the Muskegon Mona Shores Invitational held Thursday at Stonegate Golf Course. Martus, with a score...

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