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State Reps. Yonker, Gamrat have ugly ties to racism, homophobia

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Our two state legislators have alarmingly strong ties to former disgraced former lawmaker Dave…

Editor January 16, 2015

Editorial

‘Liberal media’ is an oxymoron

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. I confess: One of my pet peeves over the last 20 years has…

Editor January 16, 2015

Coming Events

Wayland Fitness Center plans open house Tuesday

The Wayland Community Fitness Center will have an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Wayland High School. Guests can meet professional…

Editor January 16, 2015

Features

Current Allegan County stray dogs:

All stray pets at the Allegan County Shelter have a short "stray hold," waiting for their family to reclaim them. If you see your pet in this album it is…

Editor January 15, 2015

Articles Coming Events

Pinewood Derby race planned for Saturday, Jan. 31

The Leighton Township Fire Department will sponsor its fifth annual Pinewood Derby at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Leighton Township fire station 1, 1110 144th Ave, Moline. This…

Editor January 15, 2015

Columns

Army Bob: We must take serious and decisive action against ISIS

French Philosopher and writer Voltaire is credited with saying, “I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it.”…

Editor January 15, 2015

Sports

Lady Wildcat rollers now 4-0 in league, 6-1 overall

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team continued its dual match winning ways Thursday afternoon with a come-from-behind 16-14 triumph at Byron Center. For the first time since before Christmas break,…

Editor January 15, 2015

Articles

Is Supt. Taylor seeking a raise?

Wayland Schools Superintendent Norman Taylor Monday night told the Board of Education he has not received a raise in his five years with the district, but stopped short of asking…

Editor January 15, 2015

Articles

Wayland schools’ bus drivers’ contract ratified

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night ratified a new contract with the school district’s bus drivers, members of the Service Employees International Union, Local 517. Essentially, the bus drivers…

Editor January 15, 2015

Sports

Martin boys lose squeaker to undefeated Holland Calvary

Martin dropped a one point 47-46 decision to visiting Holland Calvary Monday in a game that had shades of the Dallas Cowboys’ victory over the Detroit Lions. With 10.4 seconds…

Editor January 15, 2015