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Monday Moanin’: Inept management doomed Detroit Public Schools

By Jeff Salisbury The Michigan Legislature is still debating Detroit schools’ future as the state-run deficit grows under three governors’ control. The Detroit Public Schools is in even bigger financial…

Editor November 8, 2015

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: More chaff, not wheat, from the Internet, Part 3

I've already posted two "Yes It Is, It's True columns on the subject of flat-out lies told and distributed widely on Facebook. I like to note them, store them and…

Editor November 8, 2015

Sports

Wildcats’ Cheri Ritz officially receives Coach of the Year award

Wayland varsity softball coach Cheri Ritz this weekend officially was presented with the Coach of the Year plaque for 2015 from the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association at its…

Editor November 8, 2015

Columns

Barry Hastings: Contemplations on the passing of a faithful friend

by Barry Hastings People in our neck of the woods, along the banks of the old Thorney-apple River in central Barry County, lost a fine friend and a good man…

Editor November 8, 2015

Sports

Perry Carter 62nd in state C-C race; Jon Zuiderveen is 160th

Wayland High School senior Perry Carter closed out his high school cross-country career by finishing 62nd in the state Division 2 championships Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. Carter, who was…

Editor November 8, 2015

Sports

Viking frosh Laura Velderman takes 10th in state C-C meet

Hopkins freshman cross-country sensation Laura Velderman concluded her freshman season in style Saturday by taking 10th place in the Division 3 state meet at Michigan International Speedway. Velderman, who also…

Editor November 7, 2015

Obituaries

Service set for Tuesday at Corinth Church for Lee Terpstra, 83

Leon "Lee" Richard Terpstra, age 83, died Wednesday, Nov. 4. Lee was born Feb. 13, 1932, in Dorr, to Herman and Agnes Terpstra. He is survived by his wife of…

Editor November 6, 2015

Obituaries

Funeral scheduled for Tuesday for Elsie Martineau, 85

Elsie Violet Martineau, age 85, of Wayland died Thursday, Nov.5. Elsie is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Saunders and Paula Kolonich; grandchildren, Theresa and Bill Hiler, Joshua Kolonich, Jacob Kolonich;…

Editor November 6, 2015

Articles

Salvino’s replaces Uccello’s in Wayland and changes in menu, appearance promised

Passing motorists and customers may have noticed recent changes at the Uccello’s Restaurant on West Superior Street in Wayland. For one thing, the name of the Italian eatery is changing…

Editor November 6, 2015

Columns

Democracy Tree: Michigan gets it right on identity theft law

by Amy Kerr Hardin Typically legislative resolutions earn little more than a passing chuckle — they’re either complete partisan hogwash or inane attempts by lawmakers to pad their legislative record…

Editor November 6, 2015