Editor

Wayland City voter turnout in November nearly 70%

Allegan County Clerk-Register of Deeds Bob Genetski appeared at Monday night's City Council meeting and told local officials the City of Wayland had a whopping 69.13% voter turnout in the…

Editor January 7, 2019

Sports

Avery Hudson leads Davenport to big win over Ferris

Davenport University sophomore Avery Hudson scored a career-high 24 points, snagged seven rebounds and dished out seven assists to lead the Panthers to an 87-72 victory over defensing NCAA Division II national…

Editor January 6, 2019

Editorial

Misunderstanding what news is has consequences

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Behind a bush, on the side of the road, there was *no* severed arm.…

Editor January 6, 2019

Sports

Viking girls win Fruitport Invitational bowling tourney

The Hopkins girls' varsity bowling team Saturday captured first place in the Fruitport Invitational Tournament at Northway Lanes in Muskegon. Qualifying for elimination was split into two pools — Pool…

Editor January 6, 2019

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: A war story about unveiling truth

Occasionally, my mind wanders back to those thrilling days of yesteryear, when I encountered knotty problems of community journalism in my somewhat sordid career of more than 40 years in…

Editor January 5, 2019

Columns

One Small Voice: Diversity in Congress delivers hope

“One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” (If you need the citation for this quote, shame on you as an American.) by Lynn Mandaville In a photograph…

Editor January 5, 2019

Sports

Vikings score only 40 points in hoops loss to Tri-Unity

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team Friday night was held to its lowest point total this season in a 49-40 loss to Tri-Unity Christian. The Vikings scored only four points…

Editor January 5, 2019

Sports

Lady Wildcats register 1st victory on hardcourt in ’19

The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team recorded its first victory of the season Friday evening with a 45-43 non-conference victory over visiting Lowell. The win improved the Lady Wildcats' season…

Editor January 5, 2019

Sports

Nine Lady Vikings score in 77-36 rout of Tri-Unity

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team lifted its overall season record to 2-4 with a 77-36 victory Friday evening over non-conference opponent Tri-Unity Christian. Freshman Lexi Teunissen led the parade…

Editor January 4, 2019

Sports

Wildcats overrun by good Catholic Central quintet

Wayland probably is hoping it won't see a basketball opponent as good as Grand Rapids Catholic Central the rest of this season. The Wildcats Friday night lost 73-59 to Catholic…

Editor January 4, 2019