Editor

Army Bob: It is racist not to believe that ‘all lives matter’

In this column I have railed against prejudice in all its forms; to prejudge anyone, to judge anyone by the group is just plain wrong. Unfortunately we have politically correct…

Editor September 10, 2015

Sports

Lady Wildcats 4th in Gold Jamboree; Martus streak now at 7

The Wayland girls’ golf team placed fourth at the second O-K Gold Jamboree of the season at the Hastings Country Club. Senior all-state ace Ali Martus made it seven matches…

Editor September 10, 2015

Articles

Wayland schools may be able to sell Moline Elementary after all

The Wayland Union school district just might be able to unload the historic, but aging Moline Elementary School building after all. Superintendent Norman Taylor and Stephen Austin of Happy Camper…

Editor September 10, 2015

Editorial

Gamrat-Courser scandal puts rigged 2-party system on trial

ACHTUNG: The following is a not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Regardless of whether they are expelled or censured, the Gamrat-Courser fiasco in…

Editor September 10, 2015

Articles

House committee recommends expulsion for State Rep. Gamrat

Though a Michigan House attorney recommended State Rep. Cindy Gamrat only be censured, a special House Committee Thursday morning recommended both she and Rep. Todd Courser be expelled for an…

Editor September 10, 2015

Features

Wildcat girls take 4th place in 1st O-K Gold C-C jamboree

The Wayland girls’ varsity cross-country team took fourth place in the first O-K Gold Conference jamboree Wednesday. The Lady Wildcats, fresh from two invitational titles earlier this season, had 94…

Editor September 10, 2015

Community Notices

Health outlook for board member’s, teacher’s child improving

A newborn girl to Kristiana Kay and Pete Zondervan is making positive strides after undergoing two surgeries this month. Kinsley, who was born Sept. 3 at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital…

Editor September 10, 2015

Sports

Wildcat boys’ harriers 3rd in Gold, miss 1st by only 9 points

The Wayland boys’ varsity cross-country team opened O-K Gold Conference jamboree action Wednesday by taking third place. Coach Steve Harcourt’s lads were only nine points away from first place and…

Editor September 9, 2015

Sports

Ali Martus’ amazing sub-40, sub-80 streak continues on links

Wayland High School senior ace golfer Ali Martus just keeps rolling along with her amazing streak this season. Martus, a three-time Class B state qualifier, has broken 40 for nine…

Editor September 9, 2015

Articles

Martin Township Clerk Carrie Coburn resigns to take new job

Martin Township Clerk Carrie Coburn submitted her resignation Wednesday night to the Township Board, which accepted it with reluctance. Coburn, who has served as clerk for the past 13 years,…

Editor September 9, 2015