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Ali Martus continues streak of sub-80 scores for 18 holes

The Wayland varsity girls’ golf team finished fourth Monday among nine schools at the Zeeland East Invitational at the West Ottawa Golf Course. Wildcat senior ace Ali Martus continued her…

Editor August 31, 2015

Articles

House panel alleges Reps. Gamrat, Courser guilty of coverup

The Detroit News today is reporting that a Michigan House of Representatives report maintains that State Reps. Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat “misused” their offices, staff and taxpayer resources to…

Editor August 31, 2015

Columns

Monday Moanin: About testing — ‘I don’t know, you tell me’

By Jeff Salisbury JeffreyLSalisbury@gmail.com Following the recent release of test-taker data for the state’s 2015 high school grads by American College Test and the State of Michigan, those who follow…

Editor August 30, 2015

Columns

The Muck Starts Here: Falling stars and kind words for a great man

by Barry Hastings It does my heart good to see South Carolina's "military expert" and racist U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham facing ignominious withdrawal from the GOP primacy races. I could…

Editor August 30, 2015

Community Notices

Annual Wayland Athletic Boosters Bash raises funds for sports

The annual Wayland Athletic Boosters' "Bash" was held Saturday evening at the Orchard Hills Golf Course. The event included food, fun and fellowship, along with prizes in an effort to…

Editor August 30, 2015

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Excoriated for singing ‘God Bless America’ at GVSU

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt from the unpublished book, “Breadcrusts,” co-written by James G. Wasserman and David T. Young. It recounts the events of Jan. 22, 1969, at…

Editor August 29, 2015

Articles

Bridal Lane to close up shop in Dorr after 25 years in business

Bridal Lane soon will close its doors after 25 years in business. Reka Stora and husband Ron have operated the clothing and bridal fashion business on 142nd Avenue since purchasing…

Editor August 29, 2015

Columns

Democracy Tree: Mackinac Center fails at ‘research goal’

by Amy Kerr Hardin Michigan is rife with right-wing gaffes this summer. As if the Courser/Gamrat affair weren’t enough to entertain the electorate, we also have the anticipated perennial dose…

Editor August 29, 2015

Articles

Six new buses purchased, delivered to Wayland Union Schools

Wayland Union Schools purchased six new buses, which were delivered this week to the Transportation Building. The cost to purchase the buses was $165,000 over a three-year period using $43,000/year…

Editor August 28, 2015

Community Notices

Panhandler stirs up debate on possible Dorr Township ordinance

This gentleman holding a cardboard sign is causing a bit of a stir in Dorr Township lately. The panhandler often can be seen at the corner of 142nd Avenue and…

Editor August 28, 2015