Editor – Page 868

Columns

Army Bob: Drive for diversity actually is plan to divide

May 17, 2018

by Robert M. Traxler “We are a nation of immigrants.” A statement attributed to many people, including President John F. Kennedy. The statement is not true, but it has been repeated so many time folks believe it. So which nation did you, not your father or mother, grandparents or great,...

Fundamentalist Christians, Islam on collision course?

May 17, 2018

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Let's have a war... so you can go and die." — A Perfect Circle I had a difficult time falling asleep one night earlier this week, the day of that ceremony in Jerusalem. It...

Lady Vikings suffer a really bad day at West Catholic

May 17, 2018

The Hopkins varsity softball team had a terrible day Wednesday in getting swept by Grand Rapids West Catholic. The Lady Vikings lost the opener 9-6 and then had to endure a 19-1 pasting in the nightcap. The twin losses dropped their overall season record to 10-6. Hopkins rallied for six...

Two Hopkins students winners in state MITES contest

May 17, 2018

Two Hopkins High School students have been named as the top two winners in the Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society (MITES) state level competition Jordan Ignatoski captured first place Dylan Kurdelski was second. (Photo supplied)

Lady Wildcats battle state-ranked opponent to 1-1 tie

May 17, 2018

The Wayland varsity girls' soccer team came away with a moral victory Wednesday evening after fighting state-ranked Forest Hills Eastern to a 1-1 tie. Coach Ben Sleeman called it a back and forth (O-K Gold) conference battle. The Hawks opened the scoring on a through ball behind the Wildcat defense...

Funeral mass Saturday for Richard A. Stora, 76

May 17, 2018

Richard Allen Stora, age 76, died Wednesday, May 16. Richard was a tool and die machinist journeyman and retired from Auto Die International in 2004. He is survived by his children, Kim (Greg) Walczewski, Mark (Missy) Stora, Rich (Chris) Stora II; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters; Ron (Linda)...

Civil War gravestone dedication will be held Saturday

May 16, 2018

This photo was taken last fall of a ceremony honoring an ancestor of Thomas Duncan of Parker, Colo. A Civil War gravestone dedication will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Maplewood Cemetery in Hopkins Township. The Hopkins Chapter of the FFA and the Gen. Benjamin Pritchard Camp 20,...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

May 16, 2018

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — May 19, 1993 Oscar Hogan, in a postcard from Wayland to his brother, said, "I got a fine job and a good time." He congratulated brother Elmer and wife on the...

Wayland special education students enjoy graduation

May 16, 2018

The Wayland High School special education graduation was held Tuesday evening, May 15. Students, staff and two representatives from the Wayland Education Foundation attended. A foundation spokesperson commented, "It was humbling to say the least! So many amazing teachers making a difference in the lives of these students! And the...

Leighton Fire Chief Tony Banas takes different post

May 16, 2018

Tony Banas, who has been fire chief for Leighton Township for the past six years, has announced he has accepted a position as captain for the Texas Township Fire Department in the Kalamazoo area. Bans, in a Facebook posting today, said, "After 28 years and around 2.5 million miles as...

Author: Editor