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Ranger Rick: Social Security is just like a Ponzi Scheme

May 29, 2018

I am a big proponent of the American people, their wisdom and overall good judgement. They were smart enough to elect a great American like them instead of a politician, someone who loves his country and was sick of the downward direction it was headed and decided he had to...

Falling tree limb kills 2 motorcyclists near Gun Lake

May 28, 2018

Two motorcyclists, a 47-year-old man from Wyoming and a 55-year-old Hudsonville man were killed Sunday by a falling tree limb on Yankee Springs Road between Chief Noonday Road and Deep Lake Road in the Gun Lake area, The Barry County Sheriff's Office reported the limb first struck one of the...

Memorial service later for Judy Dimock, 69, of Wayland

May 27, 2018

Judith “Judy” Dimock, 69, of Wayland died Thursday, May 24, at her home. Judy was born in Kalamazoo on Dec. 21, 1948, to Morton Dimock and Lenora (Peterson) Wood. Judy is survived by her daughters, Brenda Gilbert (Fred Ghist), Judy (Mike) Bixler and Delores (Billy) Martin; her siblings, Jo (Bruce)...

Columns

One Small Voice: NFL policy violates free speech rights

May 27, 2018

By Lynn Mandaville The NFL (National Football League) has issued some new policies and rule changes this week. Besides eliminating running starts on kickoffs, the league has issued new policy stating that all players are expected to show respect for the American flag and the National Anthem by standing...

Columns

Basura: This weekend indeed a time to honor, remember

May 25, 2018

“The long habit of living indisposeth us to dying.”— Sir Thomas Browne, Urn Burial As Memorial Day approaches, I remember veterans I’ve known. My dad was a World War II vet. My Uncle Dick is a Korean War vet. My Uncle Bill dropped out of high school in Detroit and joined...

Funeral in Wayland Wednesday for Jacob Kraima, 88,

May 25, 2018

Jacob Kraima, age 88, died Friday, May 24. Jacob worked for more than 30 years at Simon Koster & Sons excavating. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, his family, but most of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Wilma Kraima; children, Tracy Raimer,...

Minor injuries in rollover accident on northbound 131

May 25, 2018

by Austin Marsman This accident occurred on northbound US-131 at the Wayland exit (No. 64) and closed the highway to one lane Friday evening, as Wayland firefighters responded. Martin Township Fire and Rescue was dispatched Thursday to the northbound lane of U.S.-131 to handle a report of a traffic accident....

Columns

Army Bob: So how many illegal immigrants do we have?

May 24, 2018

by Robert M. Traxler “Overall, government data show there were a total of 50,308 people last month that were apprehended or deemed as "inadmissible" at the border.” — CNBC The number of people illegally actually crossing the border per month at any given time will never be known; the number...

Yes It Is, It’s True: We need more positive drug stories

May 24, 2018

"You never see positive stories about drugs in the news. Don't you think that's weird?" — The late comedian Bill Hicks We don't think it's weird because we've been told for a long time, "Um, kids... drugs are bad... um kay?" (From "South Park") Some drugs are indeed bad. Some...

Lady Wildcats lose last match of regular season, 4-2

May 24, 2018

Wayland lost 4-2 to Grand Rapids Christian Wednesday night in its last regular season home girls' soccer match of the season.The Wildcats fell behind early in the first half and continued to put pressure on but were unable to break the Eagles' back line. A late second goal brought the...

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