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

25 Years Ago — Sept. 15, 1993 The Michigan Liquor Control Commission has promised to strip the Apple Core Lounge and owner Al Baker of its license because of allegations…

Editor September 12, 2018

Sports

Wildcats grind out 4-set victory over South Christian

The Wayland varsity volleyball team opened its dual match and O-K Gold Conference season Tuesday with an important victory over perennial rival Grand Rapids South Christian. The Lady Wildcats, coached…

Editor September 12, 2018

Sports

Wildcat boys’ tennis squad loses 7-1 dual to Plainwell

The Wayland boys’ varsity tennis team Tuesday lost 7-1 to Plainwell in a non-conference dual match. The only winner for the Wildcats was Triston Richards, who scored a three-set 4-6,…

Editor September 11, 2018

Sports

Rob Hamly resigns WHS baseball coaching post

Rob Hamly resigned the head varsity baseball coaching position today to take an assistant’s post at Calvin College. Hamly guided the Wildcats to an 8-22 overall record last spring…

Editor September 11, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: We need patriots, not more politicians

It is almost re-election season. Can you smell the stench of federal politicians yet? We have a U.S. representative, Congressman Fred Upton, who has been in office since 1987. While…

Editor September 11, 2018

Obituaries

Wayland native Floyd Jackson dies at age 82

Floyd Bernard Jackson, died at age 82 Sept. 7 after dealing with Parkinson's disease for 12 years. He was born on Oct. 26, 1935, in Wayland. Floyd had three great…

Editor September 11, 2018

Articles

Hopkins Twp. balks at lighted signs for intersection

The Hopkins Township Board Monday night almost approved spending $3,300 to make safety improvements at the intersection of 130th Avenue and 22nd Street. The operative word here is "almost." The…

Editor September 10, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings win Kellogg division in Coach B Invite

Hopkins girls won the Coach B Invitational at Yankee Springs Monday by just one point in its division while Wayland girls finished in second, well behind a Caledonia team that…

Editor September 10, 2018

Sports

Wildcats compete in Lakewood tennis tournament

The Wayland boys’ varsity tennis team competed in the Lake Odessa Lakewood Invitational Saturday. The first doubles team of Colin and Christian Sieffert took third place in their flight, defeating…

Editor September 10, 2018

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: It was the 4th quarter from hell for refs

"I report what I see and hear, and sometimes I comment on it." — David T. Young It surprised me that WOOD-TV Channel 8 broadcast a fairly major report Friday…

Editor September 9, 2018