Editor

Yes It Is, It’s True: Award doesn’t respect Mallory Teunissen

Congratulations to Wayland High School pitching star Mallory Teunissen for being voted best softball player in West Michigan. It’s an honor well deserved, but I believe it’s an honor not…

Editor May 24, 2015

Sports

Viking boys finish 13th in Division 3 team state track meet

It was not a good day for the Hopkins boys’ track team Saturday at the Division 3 Michigan Track Coaches’ Association state team track meet at Shepherd. The Viking boys,…

Editor May 23, 2015

Features Sports

Wildcats split pair of non-conference baseball doubleheaders

The Wayland baseball team has split its last two doubleheaders, both non-league encounters. The Wildcats most recently split with Greenville Wednesday, winning the opener 4-1, but dropping the nightcap 9-8.…

Editor May 23, 2015

Obituaries

Celebration of Life for David Hilaski will be at Dorr Legion post

David Ray Hilaski, died at his home in Dorr on Friday May 22. He was 72. David loved life and lived it to its fullest, and even though he suffered…

Editor May 23, 2015

Sports

Slumping Clippers’ overall baseball season record slips to 5-18

The Martin baseball team finished a dismal week by dropping a doubleheader to visiting Kalamazoo Hackett Friday, losing the first game 16-0 and the second 10-0. The Clippers started the…

Editor May 23, 2015

Editorial

Wayland’s 2nd baseball field will not ‘rob Peter to pay Paul’

To the editor: I find myself frustrated with the grumbling I am hearing from some folks who are concerned about spending money to begin equalizing athletic facilities between Wayland High…

Editor May 22, 2015

Community Notices

Bridge at Martin exit, No. 55, over U.S.-131 is now open

The bridge at the Martin exit, No. 55, for access to the east-west M-222 between Martin and Allegan now is open. The bridge was brought down last winter and has…

Editor May 22, 2015

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday for Marian Streb-Albers

Marian G. Streb-Albers, 70, of Dorr, died Friday, May 22. Marian, who was born on March 1, 1945, was an avid flower gardener. She enjoyed her time spent with friends.…

Editor May 22, 2015

Editorial

State Legislature doesn’t give a damn about what you think

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. When I was a youngster, I was inspired by Lincoln’s immortal words about “government…

Editor May 22, 2015

Columns

Army Bob: Overused, overhyped words only muddle debate

Words have power, words have meaning, words can condemn or inspire. Let’s take a look at the word racist; it is a vile word, an insulting word, and a word…

Editor May 22, 2015