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Articles

Accessory Dwelling Unit hearing may be in April, May

February 11, 2020

The Wayland City Planning Commission may have a public hearing in April or May on a proposal to permit accessory dwelling units for as many as 130 local residences. The impetus for the discussion was a request from local citizen Mike Salisbury, who asked about the possibility of renovating a...

Ranger Rick: My bold predictions on Dem nomination

February 11, 2020

In New Hampshire, there are really five viable candidates who have a chance to win the state primary and move on to the next debacle. My take on their chances at getting the Democrat candidacy for president are listed below, regardless of who wins New Hampshire — both Iowa and...

Wildcat boys blanked 30-0 by Byron Center bowlers

February 10, 2020

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team was blanked 30-0 by Byron Center Monday afternoon. However, the Lady Wildcats took their dual match 26-4. "We had only five lady bowlers this afternoon due to illness and it wasn't a problem," said coach Eric Bottrall. "As a team, we hold each other...

Articles

Rachel Cimek named Dorr Elementary asst. principal

February 10, 2020

Rachel Cimek Rachel Cimek, a fifth-grade teacher at Hopkins Elementary School, has been selected assistant principal for Dorr Elementary. Cimek, who was introduced to the Wayland Board of Education Monday evening, succeeds Robin Senura, who was elevated to the principal’s post at the beginning of the year, succeeding Kevin Zaschak,...

‘Contras’ just might take control of Dorr Twp. Board

February 9, 2020

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Jim Martin Josh Otto The Michigan presidential primary election is just a month away and only other issue will appear on the Dorr Township ballot, the library millage request. And Dorr, as usual, promises...

WHS choirs, students qualify for solo & ensemble

February 8, 2020

Ten students in the Wayland Union Select, Select Men and Honors Choir students10 qualified for State Solo and Ensemble competition. Qualifiers included Honors Choir, Select Men's Choir, Charity Oudbier, Elise Phipps, Anna Sanger, Grace Fitzgerald, Kaprya Pureifoy, Khawla El Moncef, Samuel Garheden and Holly Jandernoa. The choirs are directed by Ricci Sabin....

Columns

Army Bob: Should we use masks to fight Coronavirus?

February 8, 2020

by Robert M. Traxler I have always been one of those annoying folks who believes in the old adages “ a stitch in time saves nine,” “victory comes to the prepared,” “preventive maintenance is next to Godliness.” So with the Coronavirus in the news, I figured it could not hurt...

Yes It’s True: 1970 was the evil year the music died

February 8, 2020

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is the second of a series of columns, extracted from a book never published, examining why those Fabulous Sixties, known for protest, free sex, drugs and rock 'n roll, quickly faded into the dust heap of history. The Bonzo Dog Band A music history journalist not...

Hopkins’ Drew Weber to play hoops next year at Olivet

February 8, 2020

Hopkins High School football and basketball star Drew Weber (right) this weekend announced he has made a commitment to attend and play for Olivet College next year. Weber, a 6-3 forward, has been averaging in double figures and is among the Vikings' top rebounders. He is shown here with Olivet...

Sports

Clippers overcome sluggish outing at Saugatuck, 38-32

February 8, 2020

Collin Coburn The Martin boys' basketball team pushed its overall season record to 5-9 Friday night with a 38-32 victory over Saugatuck. "I thought we really started this game with a lack of intensity," coach Brad Moelker said. "We ended up tied up at halftime and then were down by...

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