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Vikings’ poor outside shooting leads to 1st hoops loss

Forest Hills Eastern found Hopkins' Achilles Heel on the basketball court Wednesday night at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament. The Vikings absorbed their first defeat of the season, 57-47, showing a…

Editor December 26, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: Use credit cards sparingly and wisely

I was in a store Christmas shopping the other day, found the item and approached the cashier. There was a young man and woman ahead of me fumbling for a…

Editor December 25, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral Thursday in Howell for local native Scott Hilbert

Eric "Scott" Hilbert, age 71 of Howell, formerly of Bradley, died of a heart attack at his home early Saturday morning, Dec. 22. Born in Plainwell July 29, 1947, he…

Editor December 25, 2018

Community Notices

Deceased pedestrian on U.S.-131 identity reported

Allegan County Sheriff's authorities have confirmed that the pedestrian found dead Friday morning on the side of the road on U.S.-131 was a motorist involved in a car-deer accident hours…

Editor December 24, 2018

Community Notices

Former Wayland woman, partner nabbed in Florida

A former Wayland woman and her partner have been arrested in Florida in connection with their alleged crime spree earlier this month at gas stations in Kent County. Tauna Parfait…

Editor December 24, 2018

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: So who benefits when we fight?

"A house divided against itself cannot stand." — Abraham Lincoln One of the most unforgettable movie scenes for me was when the union boss in "On the Waterfront" took a…

Editor December 23, 2018

Columns

One Small Voice: Yes, Christmas still has integrity

As a subscriber of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary on line, I get a daily email with the word of the day, plus a lot of extras that wordies like me enjoy…

Editor December 23, 2018

Obituaries

Death of Scott Hilbert, 71, 1965 WHS grad, reported

Word has been received of the death of Scott Hilbert, a 1965 graduate of Wayland High School. He was 71. Hilbert, who was said to have suffered a heart attack,…

Editor December 22, 2018

Sports

Martin-Climax-Scotts mat team 4-1 at Clipper Classic

by Austin Marsman The Martin and Climax-Scotts hybrid wrestling team went 4-1 at the Clipper Classic Saturday. Grand Rapids Catholic Central wrestling was declared the victor, though, beating seven other…

Editor December 22, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcats struggle on offense in loss to Rockford

The struggle for respectability for the Wayland girls' varsity basketball team continues. The Lady Wildcats, who were 1-20 two years ago and 6-16 last season, have been off to an…

Editor December 22, 2018