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Hopkins High School Alumni Reunion numbers largest ever

June 20, 2015

In an era in which it's hard to organize a three-person parade, the annual Hopkins High School Alumni Reunion welcomed more than 200 former students and their guests Saturday afternoon. Hopkins Alumni Association President Lee Dale "Pete" Arnsman, (Class of 1955) one of the key organizers of the event every...

Water science presentation is Tuesday at Henika Library

June 20, 2015

The highlight of the third week of the Wayland summer “Funtastic” series this week will a hands-on water science presentation at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Henika District Library. Children can explore fun water and ice stations. Free water cannons to the first 100 kids to show up. Lunch then will...

Four members of WHS softball champion team are all-state

June 19, 2015

Four members of the state champion Wayland softball team have been named to the Division 2 All-State team. Seniors Mallory Teunissen and Caroline (C.J.) Miller were joined by freshmen Abby Merice and Sydney Urben. Teunissen was a concensus choice for pitcher, having an impressive 0.15 earned run average during the...

WHS graduate earns recognition for her skills in chalk art

June 19, 2015

Tess Tobolic, a Wayland resident and 2008 Wayland High School graduate, has been getting a lot of notice lately for her skills in chalk art. A graduate of Kendall College of Art and Design and Michigan State University in Grand Rapids, she earned her degree in medical illustration. "I got...

Columns

Army Bob: Hatred disguised as social justice is still hatred

June 18, 2015

The new politically correct term used by the folks who make their living on racial division is the elimination of “White Privilege.” Is the call for the elimination of white privilege a call for a socially mandated disdain for all non-minority Americans? We need to examine the term and see...

Yes It Is, It’s True: Right-winger opposes our War on Terror

June 18, 2015

Sometimes political labels are inadequate — the customary “liberal,” “moderate” and “conservative” adjectives we stick on people in the political arena. I stumbled on to an essay written by Jacob G. Hornberger, founder and president of The Future of Freedom Foundation, an avowed Liberarian, a fan of Ron Paul and...

Wayland woman, local teen win county winter photo contest

June 18, 2015

A Wayland woman and teen submitted the winning photos in the Adult and Youth Divisions of the Allegan County Tourist Council's “Picture Yourself in Allegan County” Winter Photo Contest. Carrie Bush's “Frosty Morning at the Todd Farm” captured a magnificent winter wonderland, according to...

Funeral is Saturday for Dale Robert Berkompas, 40, of Dorr

June 17, 2015

Dale Robert Berkompas, age 40, of Dorr, died Tuesday, June 16. Dale loved his family, camping, woodworking and helping others. He is survived by his wife of almost 17 years, Diane; his children, Marcus and Makayla; mother, Julia Berkompas; brothers and sisters, Bruce (Jane) Berkompas, Linda (Doug) Kellar, Wayne Berkompas,...

Democracy Tree: Is the Great Lakes state a sinking ship?

June 17, 2015

by Amy Kerr Hardin QUIZ: What do the expressions colossal squid, colony collapse disorder, photobomb, emoji, jegging, WTF, and dark money have in common? ANSWER: They all made the list of most recent additions to the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary: Michigan has become “the dark money capital of America.” — Rich Robinson,...

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 170

June 17, 2015

25 Years Ago — June 20, 1990 Michigan Environmental Response Act funding for a new Yankee Springs Township water system now totals almost $1.1 million after the addition of $409,000. The additional money will pay for 50 more residents near the Chief Noonday and Patterson Road intersection. Despite opposition from...

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