Author: Editor

Editorial

Tuinstra’s term limits advocacy is not for himself

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ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. John Tuinstra I swear on the grave of Shostakovich that I checked in at the Allegan County Clerk’s election site at 4:15 p.m., 15 minutes after the deadline, and noticed the name of John...
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Hopkins enjoys non-league sweep in doubleheader

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Hannah Brinks The Hopkins softball team Thursday jumped all over Holland Christian in a non-league doubleheader, claiming wins of 13-4 and 23-0. The Lady Vikings scored first in the opening inning the Peyton Roxbury singled home Hannah Brinks, who had doubled. Ava Vanderkolk singled, Brinks hit a sacrifice fly and...
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Sports

Lady Wildcats sweep twin bill vs. Ravenna in softball

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Harmony Laker back in the saddle again. The Wayland softball team Thursday swept a doubleheader against non-league opponent Ravenna, 3-2 and 7-1. A walk-off double by Reese Veltman made the difference in the opener after the two teams battled to a draw right up until the final inning. Her timely...
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Little Miss, Mister winners chosen for Summerfest

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The 2024 Little Miss and Mister of Wayland winners are Miss Rylee Andringa and Mister Noxx Klaver. They will be crowned at Summerfest Wayland Saturday June 8. Rylee is the artist of the school drawing and Noxx is the artist of the big W drawing. This event is done in...
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Kateleen Balfoort named city’s new finance director

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Kateleen Balfoort Kateleen Balfoort has been selected as new finance director deputy city manager for the City of Wayland, according to announcement this week by City Manager Josh Eggleston. “The city welcomes her and looks forward to having the skill set she brings to our team,” Eggleston said. He said...
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Columns

Army Bob: Progressives actually support fascism

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by Robert M. Traxler A friend texted me and said he had just gotten back from seeing the new “blockbuster” movie, “The Civil War.” His recommendation was to pass on it because it was a progressive propaganda message wrapped in a movie. As a curious person, I Googled the movie,...
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Sports

Both Martin girls, boys lose dual track meet vs. Delton

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Martin girls dominated the distance running events, but Delton Kellogg regardless pulled out a 72-60 dual meet victory Wednesday afternoon. The Martin boys had a tougher day, losing 100-37 to the Panthers. Sophomore Torryn Harris took seconds behind Summer Ritchie in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, but came back to...
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WHS 1967 valedictorian died last fall in Rockford

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Gary Finkbeiner, 74, of Wayland died Sept. 24, in Rockford after a long battle with lung cancer. Gary was an outspoken man, and you always knew were you stood with him. At his core, Gary was a kind and caring man with a big heart. Nothing mattered more to him...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — April 26, 1999 Firefighter Larry Areux has been selected as chief of the Hopkins Area Fire Department. The Wayland Board of Education has given approval to Pine Street Elementary’s request for starting...
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Semi strikes 144th Avenue overpass on U.S.-131

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Traffic was backed up on northbound U.S.-131 Wednesday afternoon after a semi struck the 144th Avenue bridge. No one was hurt in the incident, but there was some debris and disappointed motorists. The Dorr Township Fire Department has reported thge MDOT has concluded its initial investigation and has decided to...
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