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Ranger Rick: Freedom is never an option in socialism

January 28, 2020

People have better everything; more money, better health, better housing, more education and live longer now than ever, but are unhappier than any time since data collection began, especially young people. What are the reasons? The theory of a small federal government was best to keep freedoms safe and thriving...

WUS teacher Lori Howell selected Fulbright Scholar

January 28, 2020

Wayland Union Middle School sixth grade science teacher Lori Howell, was selected into the highly prestigious Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms program. The Fulbright program is a year-long professional learning opportunity and short-term exchange for elementary, middle and high school educators from the United States to develop skills to prepare...

Columns

One Small Voice: Will GOP senators stand up to a bully?

January 28, 2020

by Lynn Mandaville Two weeks ago, the pastor of our new church began a series on courage. To capture the imaginations of the congregation he began with a story about the actor Will Smith, a story Smith told on several late-night talk shows about his experience sky-diving at age 50....

Coach Cheri Ritz inducted into softball hall of fame

January 25, 2020

Cheri Ritz Wayland High School softball coach Cheri Ritz was inducted into the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Friday at an award ceremony in Lansing. Ritz is in her 34th season of coaching varsity softball. She coached at Thornapple Kellogg High School for 10 years and...

Sports

Hopkins boys’ hoops team claims 3rd straight victory

January 24, 2020

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team captured its third consecutive victory Friday to run its overall season record to 7-4 and its O-K Gold Conference record to 4-1. The Vikings got the best of NorthPointe Christian 51-46 and now have taken over second place in the league standings. The Hopkins...

Sports

Lady Clippers suffer 1st loss of hoops season, at Gobles

January 24, 2020

In a battle between two of West Michigan’s top Class D girls’ basketball teams Friday night, Gobles edged Martin 33-31, on a buzzer beater layup. The defeat was the first for the Lady Clippers, who reeled off 10 consecutive victories to start the season. Gobles, meanwhile, now is 9-1. Martin...

Lady Wildcats lose 54-39 to South Christian, now 9-3

January 24, 2020

Stephanie Ainsworth The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team suffered its third loss in its last four starts Friday evening in a 54-39 decision at South Christian. The Lady Wildcats, after an 8-0 start to the season, now are 9-3 overall and 2-3 in the O-K Gold Conference. South Christian now...

Pine Street Elementary spelling bee winners noted

January 23, 2020

The Pine Street Elementary spelling bee champions were announced as Carter Vronko, first place, and runner-up Brooke Trumbull. Both students now will advance to the regional spelling bee in February.

St. Stan’s 7th-grader wins Winterfest logo contest

January 23, 2020

Olivia Martinez, a seventh grade student from St. Stanislaus School, was selected as the winner for the Gun Lake Winterfest 2020 logo design contest. Winterfest officials said they received 18 entries from three different schools. Most of this year's Winterfest activities this year will be held Saturday, Feb. 15.

Sports

Lady Viking bowlers still unbeaten in league contests

January 23, 2020

Hannah Wubben Leah Helder Both Hopkins High School bowling teams competed this week Monday against Northpointe Christian and Wednesday against Wyoming Lee. Both girls' and boys' squads won their matches against Northpointe with high scores from Hannah Wubben with a 171 and Carsen DeLao with a 183. The Lady Vikings...

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