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Driver of pickup truck killed in traffic crash in Hopkins Township

A traffic crash near the 130th Avenue and 22nd Street intersection in Hopkins Township killed the male driver of a pickup truck Wednesday evening. Allegan County Sheriff's authorities said John…

Editor December 16, 2015

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Cheering sections have improved over the years

“Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear…” — Opening monologue by unknown announcer in 1950s TV series, “The Lone Ranger Rides Again.” When I attended high school…

Editor December 16, 2015

Columns

Democracy Tree: Are big box stores ripping off communities?

by Amy Kerr Hardin After a decade of contentious litigation, the small community of Acme, Michigan — “Gateway to Traverse City” — now has a new Meijer store, just in…

Editor December 16, 2015

Sports

Forgive the pun — Lady Wildcats, guys still ‘on a roll’ with victories

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team remained undefeated in match play this season Wednesday afternoon with a 27-3 victory over Wyoming at Airport Lanes. The boys' team was almost as…

Editor December 16, 2015

Columns

Basura: The adventures of a man wearing a seasonal red suit

It was about this time of the year, for a few years in a row, when I was asked to put on the red suit. A volunteer was needed. I…

Editor December 16, 2015

Sports

Wildcat volleyball star Sydney Ritz to play the sport at Spring Arbor

Wayland High School volleyball standout Sydney Ritz today signed a letter of intent to play the sport next as a student at Spring Arbor University. Ritz, shown here getting a…

Editor December 16, 2015

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 196

25 Years Ago — Dec. 19, 1990 The Allegan County Solid Waste Recycling Committee met to discuss the legality of placing a surcharge proposal on the ballot for recycling. County…

Editor December 16, 2015

Community Notices

Wayland Union schools wins $800 Science Olympiad grant

Wayland Union Schools has been awarded a competitive grant of $800 by the State of Michigan for its Science Olympiad program. The Fiscal Year 2015 State Aid Act set aside…

Editor December 16, 2015

Articles

New Ace Hardware owners outline plans to remodel old Dick’s Market

The new owners of the future Ace Hardware to be located in the former Dick’s Market on 142nd Avenue appeared at the Dorr Township Planning Committee to provide information about…

Editor December 16, 2015

Community Notices

Hopkins students conduct toy drive for children in hospital

A Christmas season toy drive has been conducted at Hopkins High School and Tuesday students started the trip to make the delivery of toys collected to the Helen DeVos Children's…

Editor December 16, 2015