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Democracy Tree: Alabama congressman ‘mean-tweets’ FLOTUS

February 10, 2015

by Amy Kerr Hardin Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Alabama) co-chaired the 2015 National Prayer Breakfast late last week. This event has since inflamed the delicate sensibilities of righteous Christians who apparently snoozed their way through world history 101, leaving them completely ignorant of the not so pleasant details of the Crusades...

Ranger Rick: Proof we’re living in a country run by idiots

February 10, 2015

I have posted this before, but like most good hard-hitting opinion pieces (since Paul Harvey no longer graces our airwaves), using information to state the obvious produces the most profound effect. You know you live in a country run by idiots… … When smoking pot is legal and widely accepted,...

Martin Mean Machine wins youth wrestling tournament at Holt

February 10, 2015

The Martin Mean Machine youth wrestling team captured first place last Saturday in the Holt Team Tournament (MYWAY). Team members earning medals were (front row, from left) Urijah Joostberns 37-40 lbs., second place; Carson Blum 37-40 lbs., first, Zaiden Buell, 46 lbs., third; Jayce Ritchie 64 lbs., first; (second row)...

Lady Wildcats remain at No. 2, guys tied for 8th in state hoops poll

February 10, 2015

The Wayland girls' basketball team remains at No. 2 in this week Associated Press Class B state-wide poll. Coach Marty Howard's Lady Wildcats are 14-0 and will play at Hamilton in a non-league contest tonight. Interesting is that neighboring Plainwell is 15-0, but only honorable mention on the list. Grand...

Free tax assistance program called off for Feb. 14 and March 7

February 9, 2015

Free tax preparation sessions offered through the Allegan County United Way and United bank by the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance have been canceled. Two sessions had been scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, March 7, at Steeby Elementary School in Wayland, but because an unexpected loss of certified personnel,...

Fresh adaptation of ‘Robin Hood’ will be Feb. 27 and 28, March 1

February 9, 2015

“Robin Hood and the Heros of Sherwood Forest” will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, and Saturday, Feb. 28, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center. The play is billed as a “fresh adaptation of the well-known English tale by...

Wayland school board hears presentation on maintenance

February 9, 2015

Maintenance Supervisor John Huyck gave the Wayland Board of Education a comprehensive report Monday night on things that have been accomplished in the schools since last summer and things still being undertaken. Included in Huyck's report was a list of tasks completed, such as all parking lot lights switched to...

New Partnership to offer free college to Allegan County students

February 9, 2015

Allegan County students will have an opportunity never seen in this area with a new partnership and program announced with Lake Michigan College and the Allegan Area Educational Service Agency. Through Early College/Allegan County (ECAC), students can graduate high school with an associate’s degree, at no cost to them or...

Gun Lake Tribe discovers invasive species in Hopkins Township

February 9, 2015

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake Tribe) has announced the discovery of a potentially destructive invasive species on tribal land in Hopkins Township. The Tribe’s Environmental Department staff identified signs of tree distress, prompting an analysis which later confirmed Beech scale. Beech scale is an invasive insect that...

Lady Wildcat bowlers finish 3rd at Rockford Invitational

February 8, 2015

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team finished third Saturday at the Rockford Invitational. Coach Bill Holbrook said the Lady Wildcats lost by 12 pins (319-307) in the semi-finals to the host school and eventual champs, Rockford. The Lady Wildcats were consistent on a tough oil pattern, rolling 776 their first...

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