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Allison Getty shooting for big volleyball season at Northwood

Former Wayland High School volleyball and basketball star Allison Getty will lead the Northwood University squad this fall. Getty, who earned Class B all-state honors for Wayland in the team's…

Editor August 31, 2015

Sports

Two ex-Wildcat standouts counted on heavily at Davenport

Former Wayland High School standouts Molly Lameyer and Krissy Dill will be two key returning players for the Davenport University volleyball team this fall. The Panthers last year took their…

Editor August 31, 2015

Sports

Five former prep grid standouts listed on collegiate rosters

At least five local high school graduates are listed on college football rosters in Michigan this fall. Three of the five are affiliated with schools in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic…

Editor August 31, 2015

Sports

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt from the unpublished book, “Breadcrusts,” co-written by James G. Wasserman and David T. Young.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