Editor

Basing all decisions on money is like emphysema for public schools

I have watched helplessly the slow and painful terminal illness of public education over more than 40 years in community journalism It feels like watching a loved one slowly deteriorate…

Editor October 22, 2015

Community Notices

Preliminary work starts on Gregorville Road in Wayland Township

Preliminary work has started on Gregorville Road in Wayland Township this fall. The project will include a stretch from Division to 6th Street, 2.02 miles and include clearing, grading, culvert…

Editor October 22, 2015

Articles

Perrigo to cut 800 jobs worldwide to thwart hostile takeover bid

Perrigo, Allegan County’s largest employer, plans to eliminate 800 jobs worldwide and buy back $2 billion of shares to thwart a hostile takeover bid by Mylan NV. Officials said the…

Editor October 22, 2015

Obituaries

Former Hopkins Twp. Supervisor, businessman, Bill Punches dies

A longtime Hopkins businessman and public servant, William D. Punches of Gun Lake, died Monday, Oct. 19, at his home. He was 75. Born Nov. 2, 1939, in Plainwell, he…

Editor October 21, 2015

Obituaries

Memorial service will be Oct. 31 for Robert Kaniewski, 69, of Dorr

Robert S. Kaniewski, age 69, of Dorr, died Wednesday, Oct. 14. He is survived by his wife Connie; children, John Hoss and Jason (Amy) Hoss and granddaughter, Ainsley; sisters-in-law Beverly…

Editor October 21, 2015

Sports

Viking frosh harrier is O-K Silver Conference champ; teams both 2nd

The O-K Silver Conference girls’ cross country individual champion is just a freshman, Laura Velderman of Hopkins. It’s one thing to arrive fresh on the scene in August and show…

Editor October 21, 2015

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 188

25 Years Ago —Oct. 24, 1990 Deputy Danko, a German shepherd, and Deputy Ken Blackwell of the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department gave Wayland High School a clean grade after inspection…

Editor October 21, 2015

Sports

Wildcat boys are runners-up in O-K Gold Conference C-C meet

There were a couple of surprises at the O-K Gold Conference cross-country meet Tuesday at Middleville. One was that Wayland came up with perhaps its best performance of the season…

Editor October 20, 2015

Sports

Gridiron assistance for Hopkins may be just a few years away

The Hopkins varsity football team has suffered through an uncharacteristically tough season at 2-6 this fall, but help may be on the way soon. Shown here are members of the…

Editor October 20, 2015

Articles

Wayland schools’ lunch program for St. Therese may be eliminated

The lunch programs in which Wayland Union Schools serve St. Therese, St. Stanislaus and Moline Christian schools may be in danger of being eliminated. The reason is the same as…

Editor October 20, 2015