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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

January 2, 2019

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years ago — Jan. 5, 1994 The Allegan County Board of Commissioners denies a request from a group of Native Americans in Bradley to designate 128th Avenue as a natural beauty road, whoch they said...

Funeral Saturday for Dorr man Bernie Weesaw, 48

January 2, 2019

Bernard “Bernie” Weesaw Jr., age 48, died Monday, Dec. 31. Bernie was an avid golfer, but first and foremost, he loved spending with his family and especially his daughter, Ashlee. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Tammy; daughter, Ashlee; mother, Vernita Weesaw; brother, Paul Shue; mother-in-law, Suzanne...

State legislators thumb noses to voters of Michigan

December 31, 2018

Roses to Rep. Johnson ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I was naive enough a few years ago to believe our Michigan Legislature could not sink any lower after approving a law permitting widespread use of obnoxious fireworks. But I...

Wayland’s ‘Wonder Women’ working winning ways

December 30, 2018

Presley Hudson Mallory Teunissen They are the champions, my friend. A trio of Wayland female athletes proved they are worthy and brought a lot of glory and positive attention for this community in 2018. Their combined stories merged to make it the No. 1 story of the year now just...

Vikings’ Gossman 3rd in Portage bowling tourney

December 29, 2018

Both the Hopkins girls' and boys' bowling teams competed Saturday at Continental Lanes in Kalamazoo in the Portage Individual Tournament. The girls field had 53 bowlers from different divisions. The cut going into elimination was 16. Kennedy Gill qualified fourth going into elimination. The boys' field had 83 bowlers, with...

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One Small Voice: Resistance is not futile with bullying

December 29, 2018

“Resistance is futile.” – spoken by, among others, Jean Luc Pickard and Seven-Of-Nine from Star Trek The word bully is, by definition, both a noun and verb. Its meaning is simple. As a noun it means a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are...

Vikings bounce back to outlast Cedar Springs, 52-45

December 29, 2018

Hunter Lewellyn (14) fights with Cedar Springs sophomore Bryce Marvel for a rebound. It was once said that former Detroit Lions quarterback Bobby Layne never lost a game, he just ran out of time. Could the same be said about Cedar Springs in the wake of its 52-45 loss to...

Yes It Is, It’s True: Our national debate has gotten troubling

December 28, 2018

"Your mother was a hamster and your father smells of eldeberries... Now go away, or I shall taunt you a second time." — Monty Python, "The Holy Grail. One of the better comedic films of the last 25 years is "Citizen Ruth," a striking take on the abortion debate. Laura...

Wildcats to take 4-1 overall record into GRCC tourney

December 28, 2018

Cory Ainsworth The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team will take a 4-1 overall season record into the GRCC tournament Jan. 3-4 at Aquinas College. The Wildcats Claimed their fourth victory of the season Friday, Dec. 21, with a 74-62 victory at Detroit Country Day. Senior pivot Cory Ainsworth netted 34...

Lady Vikings win Cardinal Invite bowling tournament

December 27, 2018

(From left) Brenden Gossman, Kennedy Gill and Jonathan Ryan. Both the Hopkins boys' and girls' bowling teams took part in the Christmas Baker Tournament Wednesday at Park Center Bowling in Wyoming. The boys ended up sixth overall, while the girls were fifth, missing the cut by seven pins. They bowled in...

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