by Barry Hastings Screw the prophet (and the horse he rode in on) Increasing numbers of innocents are dying under the guns and bombs of Islamic Terror, particularly where it’s uncomfortably close to America, her friends, and allies. Events of last month should have sent a wake-up call to those Americans overly involved in twitter, […]
This stubborn cuss continued to blow out his driveway Sunday afternoon in the face of near-blizzard conditions that was dropping between six and 10 inches of snow on Wayland and West Michigan. There were reports that Martin absorbed a beating of 13 inches. A Facebook message from the Leighton Township Fire Department said, “Avoid going
The Dorr Township Library is planning a “Have a Heart, Save a Heart” fund-raiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, for an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) unit. Tickets are being sold for $10 per person with all the money going toward our new AED unit Library Director Natalie Bazan said the evening will
The next Wayland Community Education senior citizens’ potluck for people 55 and older will be from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Wayland Schools’ Transportation Building behind the middle school on Wildcat Drive. Featured will be a travelogue on “The Canadian Rockies” by Tom Buettner. Tour the plains of Alberta and British
ACHTUNG: This is a not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. “The two most important purposes of government are to solve problems and be a fair referee.” — David T. Young Indeed, if only government would spend a lot more time doing just that. But I was encouraged this
The Wayland boys’ basketball team went on the road Saturday afternoon dispatched Detroit Country Day by a 73-44 count at Beverly Hills, Mich. The victory lifted the Wildcats’ season record to 10-2 overall. Wayland had no trouble in subduing the Yellowjackets, streaking to a 23-11 lead at the end of the first quarter and 45-17
After a hectic week of matches being rescheduled and canceled the Lady Wildcats finally had a match Friday at Spectrum Lanes vs. South Christian and lost 16-14. “This is the first close match since I’ve been coach here that I’m fine with the outcome,” said Wayland coach Bill Holbrook. “That doesn’t mean we didn’t have
Rita Mae Huver, 76, of Dorr, died Thursday, Jan. 29. Rita graduated from Gaylord High School and played basketball and softball. Besides being a dedicated mother, Rita was an accomplished office manager for several area businesses. Rita and husband Ed were members of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, and formerly were members of St. Therese Catholic
Robert A. “Bob” Noble, age 69, of Caledonia, died Thursday, Jan. 29. Bob proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War and was a retired postal worker. Surviving are his sons, Chad Noble (fiancé, Tonya Peak), Jared (Darcy) Noble; his grandchildren, Breanna and Deven Noble, Kaden, Price, and Josie Noble; sisters and brothers, Barb (Forrest)
Undefeated and state-ranked Gobles improved its overall season record to 12-0 Friday night with a 70-30 triumph over Martin in a Southwest Athletic Conference North Division encounter. The Tigers wasted no time in doing what they do best, taking leads of 14-8, 34-14 and 47-19 at the three period stops. Mollee Nelson scored 15 points
