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Lady Wildcat bowlers absorb 1st dual match loss of season

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team finally tasted defeat Tuesday in Hudsonville against Unity Christian, 18-12, but rebounded the following day to take out Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 27.5 to…

Editor February 3, 2016

Obituaries

Visitation and funeral for Paul Hazen will be held Saturday

Paul J. Hazen, age 77, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Green Acres Assisted Living Center. Paul was born March 18, 1938 in Shelbyville to Lyle and Lola…

Editor February 3, 2016

Articles

AAESA supervisor charged with criminal sexual conduct

Jonathan Eugene Garcia, 34 of VanBuren County, a supervisor with the Allegan Area Education Services Agency, has been arrested and charged with criminal sexual conduct. Detectives with the Allegan County…

Editor February 3, 2016

Obituaries

Ovarian cancer takes Christine Mauchmar Long, 62, of Wayland

Christine M. Long (Mauchmar), age 62, of Wayland died Tuesday after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer at Mercy Health Systems in Grand Rapids. Christine was born on January 17,…

Editor February 3, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 202

25 Years Ago — Feb. 6, 1991 A support group for families of military troops serving overseas in the Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, has been established by the local…

Editor February 3, 2016

Columns

Democracy Tree: Campaign finance reform leader emerges

Michigan, the state that earned an “F” for governmental transparency, and under Gov. Snyder’s reign vastly expanded the influence of dark money in politics, is very much in need of…

Editor February 3, 2016

Sports

Clippers edge Kelloggville to lift overall hoops record to 9-3

Martin scored a huge 63-61 victory Tuesday night over Class B Kelloggsville to run its overall season record to 9-3. The Clippers once again fell behind early 5-1 but tied…

Editor February 3, 2016

Community Notices

Martin Junior High spelling bee representatives announced

Chance Courtney and Jasmin Patterson will be representing Martin Junior High School in the area spelling bee at Wayland Tuesday, Feb. 23

Editor February 3, 2016

Obituaries

Funeral will be Friday at St. Therese for Herman Snyder, 89

Herman Snyder, age 89, of Wayland, died Tuesday, Feb 2. Herman was born May 6, 1926, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Snieder. He was a World War II veteran, serving…

Editor February 2, 2016

Sports

Hopkins registers 2nd hoops victory, 61-44 over Belding

Belding next fall will be the newest addition to an O-K Silver Conference marked strikingly by its division into the haves and have nots. The newcomers very likely will join…

Editor February 2, 2016