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Ranger Rick: Don’t go to college unless you can afford to

The quest for college is a frantic round of SATs taken by high school students to score high enough to enter the college of their choice. Applications, statements from parents…

Editor September 24, 2019

Community Notices

Wayland police nab Portage man for storage unit break-ins

A 40-year-old Portage man was arrested Saturday night on charges of breaking and entering at Wayland Self Storage. A Wayland City Police officer said he spotted a suspicious vehicle at…

Editor September 24, 2019

Sports

Dorr Treasurer outlines area teams’ post-season playoff picture

EDITOR'S NOTE: Perhaps not many people know that Dorr Township Treasurer Jim Martin has been a coach and statistician for Grand Rapids Catholic Central schools. He is a lifelong fan…

Editor September 23, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral for Jennifer Taylor, 60, will be Thursday at Jijak Camp

Jennifer Lynn Taylor, 60, died Friday, Sept. 20, at Metro Health Hospital in Grand Rapids. Born Sept. 21, 1958 in Mt. Pleasant, she was the daughter of the late Isaac…

Editor September 23, 2019

Obituaries

Celebration of life for Janice Misak will be Oct. 12 at VFW

Janice Kay Misak of Wayland, age 66, died Friday, Sept. 20. She was born to Edward and Gladys Belka on Dec. 22, 1952, in Plainwell. The youngest of five children,…

Editor September 23, 2019

Columns

Integrated Man: Kids being kids, growing up in Albion, MI

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of columns by John Face of Albion, who has spent a lifetime of living and going to work and school with…

Editor September 22, 2019

Sports

Lady Vikings bow in semifinal round at Zeeland East tourney

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team lost in the semifinal round of the Zeeland Invitational Tournament Saturday. The Lady Vikings, who won three tournament championships earlier this season, suffered their only…

Editor September 22, 2019

Columns

Yes It’s True: Martin should make Onion King fest annual event

The community and school in Martin celebrated a fascinating piece of history Friday night with homecoming, a football game and a tribute to an unusual mascot. Though known today as…

Editor September 22, 2019

Sports

Lady Wildcats take 6th at Cedar Springs C-C Invitational

The Wayland girls’ varsity cross-country team placed sixth among 14 schools and the boys were 10th among 12 in the Cedar Springs Invitational Saturday. The Wildcat girls scored 185 team…

Editor September 21, 2019

Sports

Vikings appear to be in driver’s seat for Silver title, playoffs

The Hopkins varsity football team appears to be headed for a second straight O-K Silver Conference championship and it seems to be just about a lock on winning a berth…

Editor September 21, 2019