Editor

Allegan County Tea Party compares Gamrat expulsion to 9-11

The Allegan County Tea Party did not react kindly to the expulsion of former State Rep. Cindy Gramrat (R-Plainwell) early Friday morning. A statement issued on its Facebook site Friday…

Editor September 12, 2015

Sports

Wildcat volleyball team goes 4-2, makes semis in invitational

The Wayland varsity volleyball team won four of six matches Saturday in the Grandville Invitational and made it all the way to the tournament semifinals. In pool play the Wildcats…

Editor September 12, 2015

Obituaries

Services Wednesday for businessman, bus driver John Lynema

John Lynema, age 96 of Shelbyville, died Saturday, September 12, at Thornapple Manor. John was a long time farmer in the Shelbyville community. He was a custodian and bus driver…

Editor September 12, 2015

Sports

Marcellus holds on to edge Martin 26-24; Clippers now 0-3

by Jon M. Gambee A furious comeback fell just short for Martin Friday evening as Marcellus prevailed 26-24. Derek Flory was the pain in Martin’s side as the sophomore running…

Editor September 12, 2015

Articles

Deadline is Friday for filing for Rep. Gamrat’s seat now vacant

The deadline for filing candidacy for the vacancy created by the expulsion of State Rep. Cindy Gamrat is less than a week away. Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley Friday announced…

Editor September 11, 2015

Sports

Wildcat defensive problems continue in 51-6 loss to Zeeland West

The Wayland varsity football team continues to show flashes of brilliance in its passing game, but it lost its third straight game without a win this season Friday night by…

Editor September 11, 2015

Sports

Berrien Springs shuts out anemic Hopkins offense by 31-0 count

So when was the last time Hopkins lost a varsity football game by shutout. The Vikings lost 30-0 four years ago to Hastings. One even more embarrassing question: When was…

Editor September 11, 2015

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Martin Twp. may be stuck with pot exchange

The more I do the research and think critically about the situation, the more I believe Martin Township is skating on thin ice regarding the marijuana exchange site in Shelbyville.…

Editor September 11, 2015

Sports

Wildcat volleyball team edged in 5 sets by Catholic Central

The Wayland varsity volleyball team had its league dual match record this season evened at 1-1 Thursday with a tough loss in five sets at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The…

Editor September 11, 2015

Articles

Rep. Gamrat expelled; only 4th in Michigan political history

The 80th District in the Michigan Legislature is without a representative. Hopkins, Martin and Watson townships are without representation in Lansing. State Rep. Cindy Gamrat (R-Plainwell) was expelled in the…

Editor September 11, 2015