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Hopkins, Wayland boys’ and girls’ hoops makeups Jan. 19 and 20

The Wayland and Hopkins boys' and girls' basketball teams will play make-up O-K Conference contests early next week. The Vikings will take on O-K Silver Conference rival Wyoming Lee at…

Editor January 16, 2015

Coming Events

‘It’s a Winner’ chicken dinner Saturday at United Church

The monthly "It's a Winner" chicken dinner will be offered from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the United Church of Wayland, 411 E. Superior St. The dinner includes four pieces…

Editor January 16, 2015

Sports

Mike Doupe` named new Wayland High School varsity football coach

Wayland Union High School has selected Michael Doupe` as new head football coach. Justin Wilson, athletic director, said he had 29 applicants for the position, which was advertised Nov. 25…

Editor January 16, 2015

Community Notices

Welcoming Schools needs volunteers Feb. 17-18

Wayland Welcoming Schools is seeking student or adult volunteers to assist with child care at the Early Childhood Nights at Dorr and Baker Elementaries Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Dorr and…

Editor January 16, 2015

Editorial

State Reps. Yonker, Gamrat have ugly ties to racism, homophobia

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Our two state legislators have alarmingly strong ties to former disgraced former lawmaker Dave…

Editor January 16, 2015

Editorial

‘Liberal media’ is an oxymoron

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. I confess: One of my pet peeves over the last 20 years has…

Editor January 16, 2015

Coming Events

Wayland Fitness Center plans open house Tuesday

The Wayland Community Fitness Center will have an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Wayland High School. Guests can meet professional…

Editor January 16, 2015

Features

Current Allegan County stray dogs:

All stray pets at the Allegan County Shelter have a short "stray hold," waiting for their family to reclaim them. If you see your pet in this album it is…

Editor January 15, 2015

Articles Coming Events

Pinewood Derby race planned for Saturday, Jan. 31

The Leighton Township Fire Department will sponsor its fifth annual Pinewood Derby at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Leighton Township fire station 1, 1110 144th Ave, Moline. This…

Editor January 15, 2015

Columns

Army Bob: We must take serious and decisive action against ISIS

French Philosopher and writer Voltaire is credited with saying, “I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it.”…

Editor January 15, 2015