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Wildcat volleyball now 9-3-3 after losing in tourney quarterfinals

The Wayland varsity volleyball team won one match, split two and finally lost in the quarterfinals to Byron Center in a tournament Thursday. The Lady Wildcats finished the day 1-1-2…

Editor August 27, 2016

Community Notices

Wayland schools welcomes 9 new teachers this fall

Nine new teachers have been hired for the approaching Wayland Union school district academic year, which will begin the day after Labor Day, Tuesday,…

Editor August 27, 2016

Obituaries

Memorial Mass is Monday for Ron Graham, 65, of Dorr

Ronald S. Graham, age 65 of Dorr, died Thursday, Aug. 25. Ron, who graduated from Kentwood High School, served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. For 30 years…

Editor August 26, 2016

Sports

Vikings use big plays to run away with 36-12 win in opener

Hopkins has had a storied past on the gridiron, but it hasn’t often picked up the reputation as being a “big play” ballclub. But that’s what the Vikings showed Friday…

Editor August 26, 2016

Articles

Action delayed on proposed Dorr Twp. zoning updates

by Robert M. Traxler The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening delayed action on the Planning Commission‘s recommendation to update local zoning laws. The Planning Commission, working with Planner Tim Johnson,…

Editor August 26, 2016

Columns

Army Bob: Where is the media on Mr. Obama’s war?

by Robert M. Traxler Just where the heck are our friends in the media carping and harping on our invasion by land and air of Syria? When President Bush sent…

Editor August 26, 2016

Community Notices

Blaine Koops new executive director of state sheriffs’ association

Allegan County Sheriff Blaine Koops, who is retiring at the end of the year, has been chosen as executive director of the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Koops, who is completing 12…

Editor August 25, 2016

Sports

Clipper gridders lose season opener 12-8 to Fennville

The Martin varsity football team opened its season Thursday at home with a 12-8 loss to Fennville. The Clippers didn't score until the fourth quarter when they pushed across a…

Editor August 25, 2016

Sports

Wildcats enjoy biggest season opener blowout in 42 years

It’s been 42 years since the Wayland varsity football team has had this much fun on opening night. The Wildcats’ debut on their home turf Thursday night was a smashing…

Editor August 25, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcat harriers make it 2-for-2 in invitational titles

The Wayland girls’ varsity cross-country team made it two in a row for the young season Thursday by taking the top spot at the Kelloggsville Rocket Invitational. The Lady Wildcats…

Editor August 25, 2016