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Yes It Is, It’s True: Wally Wakeman an independent hero

March 3, 2018

One of the best things about my weekly visits at Then & Now Historical Library in Dorr is the opportunity to learn about remarkable people in the Wayland area's past. My most recent "find" was Wallace Wakeman, who was almost single-handedly the reason the City of Wayland and Wayland Township...

Extra road funding may be coming to area communities

March 2, 2018

Communities in Allegan County may get an unexpected gift of extra road funding money from the state this year. 80th District State Rep. Mary Whiteford (R-South Haven) has announced the unanimous passage of a plan to provide $175 million in additional road repair funding. “The money is left over from...

Three WMS students win ‘America & Me’ essay contest

March 2, 2018

Essay contest winners (from left) Halie Greene, Emma Rose and Tiffany Zheng. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Zywiczynski) Three students from Wayland Union Middle School have been named local winners in the 49th annual "America & Me" essay contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The three students, who earned first, second,...

Glass slipper doesn’t fit; Allegan is the real Cinderella

March 2, 2018

Senior Sam Nieuwkoop, in her last game, had a monster offensive performance with 27 points. But it wasn't enough. The glass slipper did not fit. The real Cinderella in the Class B district girls' basketball tournament is Allegan. Wayland played as poorly Friday in the tourney finals as it played...

Austin Marsman chosen as Martin DAR Good Citizen

March 2, 2018

Austin Marsman has been selected as this year's Martin High School recipient of the DAR Good Citizenship award. The DAR, or Daughters of the American Revolution, will honor him at a reception Sunday, March 11, in Portage. A senior, has demonstrated a commitment to service, logging more than 600 hours....

Hopkins superintendent finalist for Hudsonville post

March 2, 2018

Hopkins Schools Superintendent Gary Wood is one of six finalists for the superintendent’s post at Hudsonville. The candidates, who will be interviewed Monday and Tuesday, March 5 and 6, are seeking to succeed Nick Ceglarek, who has been at Hudsonville for eight years, but will leave at the end of...

Sports

Hopkins boys end regular hoops season with 11-9 record

March 2, 2018

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team ended the regular season Thursday evening on a positive note with a 72-44 victory over non-league opponent Comstock. The Vikings ended the regular season with an overall record of 11-9. Seniors Mason Schaendorf and Josh Sapp played big minutes in their last home games...

Columns

Army Bob: We must resist American march to socialism

March 2, 2018

Socialism or Democracy, an imperial or free government? Amendment 1 – Freedom of Religion, Speech and the Press Amendment 2 – Right to Bear Arms Amendment 3 – Housing of Soldiers Amendment 4 – Protection from unreasonable Search & Seizures Amendment 5 – Protection of rights to Life, Liberty &...

WHS Emerging Strings group captures No. 1 rating

March 1, 2018

The Emerging Strings musical ensemble from Wayland High School, captured a first division rating from judges at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association festival. The group is conducted by Karen Nofsinger. (Photo supplied)

Persistence pays off for Martin in regular season finale

March 1, 2018

Carter Hilton by Austin Marsman It was a Senior Night that didn’t disappoint for the martin boys' basketball team as it grabbed a 47-44 win over Galesburg-Augusta that can be chalked up to perserverance. Galesburg, an SAC rival for Martin, stayed ahead for most of the game. The Rams were...

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