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Martin cruises past Decatur to remain unbeaten in SAC

Martin's boys' varsity basketball team cruised to a 64-26 victory Friday night over Decatur to runs its overall season record to 5-2, 3-0 in its SAC division. The Clippers started the…

Editor January 14, 2017

Obituaries

Memorial service for Ron Winger, 75, will be Jan. 17

Ron Winger, age 75, of Leighton Township, died Friday, Jan. 13. He was born in Wayland Dec. 1, 1941, the son of Milford and Hattie (Bredeweg) Winger. He is survived…

Editor January 14, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcat bowling team just keeps rolling along

The Wayland girls’ varsity bowling team won twice in dual matches this week to improve their overall season record to 6-1-1. The Lady Wildcats had no trouble in turning back…

Editor January 13, 2017

Sports

Lady Vikings score 2nd hoops victory of the season

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team registered its second triumph of the season Friday night at home with a 55-47 victory over Berrien Springs. The Lady Vikings, now 2-6 on…

Editor January 13, 2017

Sports

Wildcats take out Zeeland West with the greatest of ease

The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team seemed to take its recent frustrations out on Zeeland West in a nonleague basketball game Friday night. The Wildcats, fresh from a horribly disappointing…

Editor January 13, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats almost upset 5-2 Zeeland West outfit

Let the record show that the Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team is 0-8 for the season and coach Wes Hudson is still seeking his first varsity win. What the record…

Editor January 13, 2017

Sports

WHS boys’ bowlers slump in losses to Unity, Byron Center

The Wayland High School boys' varsity bowling team hit a rough patch this week with dual match losses, 19-11 to Hudsonville Unity Christian and 24-6 to Byron Center. "Our boys…

Editor January 13, 2017

Articles

Leighton Twp., Library Board to clarify agreement

Supervisor Steve Deer and Trustee John Hooker will represent the Leighton Township Board on a special subcommittee that will attempt to clarify and solidify agreements between the township and the…

Editor January 12, 2017

Columns

Wikileaks has proven the Dems-media conspiracy

by Robert M. Traxler Did the Russian Federation take a page from President Obama’s administration’s play book when it reportedly hacked into the Democratic National Committee’s email? The American Department…

Editor January 12, 2017

Articles

Leighton Plan Commission rejects air strip proposal

The Leighton Township Planning Commission has recommended against approval of an air park near the corner of Kalamazoo Avenue and 144th Avenue. John Hooker, who represents the Township Board on…

Editor January 12, 2017