Editor

Wildcats present TK with too many gifts in 32-7 grid defeat

It was homecoming at Middleville Thornapple High School Friday evening and guest Wayland came to the stadium bearing gifts. The Wildcats, winless in five gridiron contests this season held host…

Editor September 25, 2015

Obituaries

1971 Hopkins High School graduate Tony Nowakowski dies

Anthony G. Nowakowski, age 62, died Monday, Sept. 21, at his home in Allegan. Tony was born on May 16, 1953, the son of Albert and Bessie (Sweezy) Nowakowski. He…

Editor September 25, 2015

Sports

South Christian evens Lady Wildcats’ league record at 2-2

Perennial volleyball powerhouse Grand Rapids South Christian swept Wayland Thursday night, but the scores of two of the three games indicated a struggle. The Sailors prevailed 27-25, 25-13 and 25-20…

Editor September 24, 2015

Columns

Army Bob: The tyranny of the big box store is just a myth

The "tyranny of big box stores" or mega-stores is a subject increasingly in the news. Indeed, a progressive columnist for this esteemed publication recently waxed eloquently about corporations that demand…

Editor September 24, 2015

Sports

The Martus streak moves to 13 as WHS ace shoots par 36

Wayland High School senior Ali Martus Thursday made it 13 matches in a row for recording sub-40 scores in nine holes and sub-80 scores in 18. Martus this time checked…

Editor September 24, 2015

Features

National ag teachers’ intern thanks Hopkins FFA advisor for inspiration

Alan Green, a 2013 graduate of Hopkins High School and former president of the Michigan FFA, has been working as a campaign intern for the National Association of Agricultural Instructors…

Editor September 24, 2015

Community Notices

Wayland State Police call motorists’ attention to dangers of distracted driving

Trooper Cecil Vashaw, Michigan State Police, Wayland Post, is warning motorists about the serious dangers of distracted driving in the wake of many reports of fatal accidents. More than 380…

Editor September 24, 2015

Features

Wayland elementary students beginning to use iPads in the classrooms

Apple computer tablet iPads will begin to be deployed in K-4 classrooms across the Wayland district in the bext several weeks. K-4 teachers from around the district participated in a…

Editor September 24, 2015

Features

Children’s author guest at Dorr, Pine Street mini-writers’ workshop

Pine Street Elementary students and Dorr Elementary fourth-graders had a special visit from author Linda Urban Tuesday. Urban, originally from Michigan, is the author of A Crooked Kind of Perfect,…

Editor September 24, 2015

Editorial

Democratic Party has to be rooting for Cindy Gamrat to win GOP primary

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. The Allegan County Tea Party held a forum Tuesday evening for the eight candidates…

Editor September 24, 2015