Editor

South Christian spoils Wildcats’ homecoming grid contest, 30-19

Wayland had a reasonable shot at winning its homecoming game Friday night, even though perennial power and defending state champion South Christian was coming to town. The Sailors this season…

Editor October 16, 2015

Sports

Vikings end 6-game grid skid with 55-12 victory over Wyoming Lee

The Hopkins varsity football team ended one of its longest losing streaks in recent memory while extending its opponent’s. The Vikings made sure homecoming Friday night was a happy occasion…

Editor October 16, 2015

Community Notices

WHS homecoming royalty is unusual: Queen is on football team

It has to go down in history as one of the unusual homecoming royalty events ever. Hanna Moulenbelt (23, with jersey and flowers) was chosen queen and happens to be…

Editor October 16, 2015

Sports

‘Cats host Wayland Invitational while battling for 2nd in Gold

The Wayland High School volleyball team will be host for its invitational Saturday sporting a 20-14-4 overall record, 5-3 in the O-K Gold Conference. The Lady Wildcats will be joined…

Editor October 16, 2015

Community Notices

Jijak Foundation fall harvest festival, corn dance, is Oct. 24

The Gun Lake Tribe of Potawatomis is inviting the public to the fall festival and corn dance from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Jijak Foundation…

Editor October 16, 2015

Editorial

Why do we risk precious lands for oil and gas companys’ profits?

In a satellite view of Michigan, the Barry and Allegan State Game Areas can be seen as darker green, textured areas of forest in the satellite image. These areas…

Editor October 16, 2015

Sports

WHS grad Jessie Merchant inducted into GR Sports Hall of Fame

Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame 2015 inductees this year at the Van Andel Arena are Michigan State University golfer Sue Ertl (left) and Wayland High School graduate Jessica Merchant…

Editor October 15, 2015

Columns

Army Bob: New gun laws will be all symbolism, no substance

The call for gun control is once again loud and not so clear. The liberal media has its panties in a bunch once again and is making calls for more…

Editor October 15, 2015

Obituaries

Service Monday for Florence VanderPloeg, 88, of Hopkins Twp.

Florence Vander Ploeg, age 88, of Hopkins Township, died Oct. 14. Florence is survived by her children: Bob (Kay) Vander Ploeg, Pat (Seymour) De Haan, Daryl (Shirley) Vander Ploeg, Kathy…

Editor October 15, 2015

Articles

State appropriations chair explains budget and funding roads

State Rep. Al Pscholka, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, agrees with criticism that Lansing must do something about roads, but insists lawmakers have a very small amount of money…

Editor October 15, 2015