Editor

Hopkins High School Alumni Reunion numbers largest ever

In an era in which it's hard to organize a three-person parade, the annual Hopkins High School Alumni Reunion welcomed more than 200 former students and their guests Saturday afternoon.…

Editor June 20, 2015

Coming Events

Water science presentation is Tuesday at Henika Library

The highlight of the third week of the Wayland summer “Funtastic” series this week will a hands-on water science presentation at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Henika District Library. Children…

Editor June 20, 2015

Sports

Four members of WHS softball champion team are all-state

Four members of the state champion Wayland softball team have been named to the Division 2 All-State team. Seniors Mallory Teunissen and Caroline (C.J.) Miller were joined by freshmen Abby…

Editor June 19, 2015

Features

WHS graduate earns recognition for her skills in chalk art

Tess Tobolic, a Wayland resident and 2008 Wayland High School graduate, has been getting a lot of notice lately for her skills in chalk art. A graduate of Kendall College…

Editor June 19, 2015

Columns

Army Bob: Hatred disguised as social justice is still hatred

The new politically correct term used by the folks who make their living on racial division is the elimination of “White Privilege.” Is the call for the elimination of white…

Editor June 18, 2015

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Right-winger opposes our War on Terror

Sometimes political labels are inadequate — the customary “liberal,” “moderate” and “conservative” adjectives we stick on people in the political arena. I stumbled on to an essay written by Jacob…

Editor June 18, 2015

Community Notices

Wayland woman, local teen win county winter photo contest

A Wayland woman and teen submitted the winning photos in the Adult and Youth Divisions of the Allegan County Tourist Council's “Picture Yourself in…

Editor June 18, 2015

Obituaries

Funeral is Saturday for Dale Robert Berkompas, 40, of Dorr

Dale Robert Berkompas, age 40, of Dorr, died Tuesday, June 16. Dale loved his family, camping, woodworking and helping others. He is survived by his wife of almost 17 years,…

Editor June 17, 2015

Columns

Democracy Tree: Is the Great Lakes state a sinking ship?

by Amy Kerr Hardin QUIZ: What do the expressions colossal squid, colony collapse disorder, photobomb, emoji, jegging, WTF, and dark money have in common? ANSWER: They all made the list of…

Editor June 17, 2015

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 170

25 Years Ago — June 20, 1990 Michigan Environmental Response Act funding for a new Yankee Springs Township water system now totals almost $1.1 million after the addition of $409,000.…

Editor June 17, 2015