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Army Bob: The cause and effect of making deals with Iran

by Robert M. Traxler For every cause there is an effect, a simple statement but true. The cause our President pursued was slowing the development of Iran’s nuclear weapons program,…

Editor January 28, 2016

Articles

Allegan County Sheriff Blaine Koops to retire after 16 years

Allegan County Sheriff Blaine Koops told the Board of Commissioners Thursday that he will not seek another term. Koops is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s…

Editor January 28, 2016

Columns

Democracy Tree: Lisa Lyons worst GOP lawmaker in Michigan

She’s at it again — the Michigan lawmaker who likened public school teachers to “pigs” while she served as chair of the House Education Committee in 2013, recently topped that…

Editor January 28, 2016

Sports

Wildcat boys, girls blank Ottawa Hills 30-0 on bowling lanes

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team didn't have any trouble Thursday afternoon defeating Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills 30-0 at Airport Lanes. The Lady Wildcats also won 30-0, by forfeit because…

Editor January 28, 2016

Articles

Wayland Athletic Booster of Year Award goes to Tom Andrews

The Wayland High School 2015 Athletic Booster of the Year Award will be presented to Valerie Andrews, widow of Tom Andrews, Friday evening between the varsity home basketball games against…

Editor January 28, 2016

Sports

Viking girls defeat Northpointe, boys’ hoops team loses

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team defeated Grand Rapids Northpointe Christian Tuesday night at home 43-32, in an O-K Silver Conference contest. The Vikings boys' squad dropped a 66-43 decision…

Editor January 27, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 201

25 Years Ago — Jan. 30, 1991 Police are seeking information about a man between 25 and 35 years old who walked into the Paul Johnson Agency downtown and assaulted…

Editor January 27, 2016

Obituaries

Funeral Friday for former WHS teacher Gerard Weykamp

Former Wayland High School social studies teacher Gerard Weykamp, age 78, died Monday, Jan. 25. Gerard was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Ferris Institute and Michigan State University.…

Editor January 27, 2016

Columns

Basura: My father was an aquatic life saver no fewer than 3 times

I saw my dad save three people from drowning. One of these occurred at Sterling State Park in southern Michigan on the shore of Lake Erie. It was not a…

Editor January 26, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats come to within 5 points of state-ranked South Christian

The up and down Wayland girls’ basketball team was on the upside Tuesday night in a very competitive 55-50 loss at undefeated South Christian, which is ranked No. 4 in…

Editor January 26, 2016