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Two heavy hitters visit Allegan County Dems meeting

Two major players in the 2018 Democratic Party campaigns for office stopped in at the Allegan County Democratic Party meeting Tuesday evening at the Vo-Tech Center, M-222, Allegan. They were…

Editor January 9, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings even record at 4-4, again with blowout

The strange season for the Hopkins girls' varsity basketball squad continues. The Lady Vikings Tuesday copped their third consecutive victory to even their record at 4-4 by running past Tri-Unity…

Editor January 9, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcats threaten upset, but falter down stretch

For just over half a basketball game the Wayland girls Tuesday evening dared to pull off a major upset of a Zeeland West ballclub that brought a 6-1 overall record…

Editor January 9, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: Will we be diving for dopers in Watson?

Our neighbors from Watson Township are debating whether to allow a marijuana growing enterprise to be erected in the township. Since the decriminalization of smoking pot was voted on and…

Editor January 9, 2018

Columns

One Small Voice: We need the help of all good men

I watched some of the Golden Globe Awards Sunday night. Usually I watch award shows more for the host than anything else. If it's a comedian I like, I want…

Editor January 9, 2018

Community Notices

Urgent blood drive slated at United Church Wednesday

The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive from noon to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the United Church of Wayland, 411 E. Superior St. There is a…

Editor January 9, 2018

Columns

Yes It is, It’s True: Americans hard wired for being bullies

Perhaps one of the most painful meetings of my checkered career of more than 40 years in journalism occurred Monday night in the Wayland Board of Education session. A very…

Editor January 9, 2018

Sports

Wayland girls, Byron Center boys still bowl unbeaten

It was a tale of two very different bowling matches Monday at Airport Lanes, where Wayland's girls remained unbeaten in dual encounters with a 21-9 win against Byron Center, but…

Editor January 8, 2018

Articles

Wayland schools’ financial outlook still improving

The Wayland Union school district apparently is managing to hold on to the students it has this academic year. Superintendent Norm Taylor told Board of Education members Monday night that…

Editor January 8, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral will be Friday for Joseph Gysin, only 23

Joseph Gysin, age 23, of Dorr, died Sunday, Jan. 7. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alfred and Cleo Gysin, and grandfather, Robert Kaczanowski. He is survived by…

Editor January 8, 2018