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Democratic Party has to be rooting for Cindy Gamrat to win GOP primary

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. The Allegan County Tea Party held a forum Tuesday evening for the eight candidates…

Editor September 24, 2015

Sports

Wildcat boys 3rd, girls 4th in 2nd Gold C-C jamboree of the season

Though the Wayland girls’ cross-country team saw a lot of success in the early stages of this season, it is learning a difficult lesson — the O-K Gold Conference is…

Editor September 23, 2015

Obituaries

Annie Damveld, 62, was 1971 graduate of Hopkins High School

1971 Hopkins High School graduate Annie (Bauman) Damveld, age 62 of Holland, died Monday, Sept. 14. Annie is survived by her son Jason Damveld; her brothers and sisters: John (Connie)…

Editor September 23, 2015

Obituaries

Memorial service will be Saturday for Rena Bakker of Moline

Mrs. Rena Bakker (nee Kerkstra), 98, of Moline, died Tuesday, Sept. 22. She is survived by her loving children, Elaine Faber, Arla and Bob Bennett, Mary and Don Apol, Karen…

Editor September 23, 2015

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, part 184

25 Years Ago — Sept. 26, 1990 A criminal sexual conduct court case against former Wayland teacher Mike Chesebro may be reinstated because the Court of Appeals has ruled that…

Editor September 23, 2015

Sports

Wildcats shut out 3-0 against O-K Gold rival Hastings

The Wayland boys' varsity soccer team lost 3-0 Tuesday to O-K Gold Conference rival Hastings. "A rough opening 20 minutes of the first half was enough to spoil any hopes…

Editor September 23, 2015

Sports

Ali Martus fires school record 35 for 9 holes, streak now at 12

Just when you may have thought Ali Martus couldn’t possibly outdo what she’s already done, she proves you wrong. Not only did the all-state Wayland High School senior golfer break…

Editor September 22, 2015

Sports

Hopkins lads, Lady Vikings both runners-up in Silver jamboree

Both the Hopkins boys’ and girls’ varsity cross-country teams were runners-up in the first O-K Silver Conference jamboree of the season Tuesday at Wise Farms in Hopkins. Both squads finished…

Editor September 22, 2015

Columns

Ranger Rick: An interesting story about 2 different (?) ‘Bills’

Hillary Clinton is showing her hand in the game of political poker. Mrs. Clinton is losing support, so what does she do? She pulled a real knee-slapper — pushing for…

Editor September 22, 2015

Articles

Eight GOP candidates for 80th District State Rep. invited to debate

The eight Republican Party candidates for the 80th District special election Nov. 3 are being invited to take part in a debate at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Fennville…

Editor September 21, 2015