Posted inCommunity Notices
Frigid snap, snow closes area schools for 3 days
A huge number of school districts and other services were called off again for Tuesday because of a snow storm that dumped at least a half foot of snow on…
Posted inCommunity Notices
As promised: Winter storm wreaks havoc in this area
The much-maligned weatherman and weatherwoman weren't kidding when they told everybody there was a big winter storm a-comin' Monday. There were differing prognostications, some suggesting 8 to 12 inches of…
Posted inEditorial
City Council failed to solve a problem in subdivision
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I have long maintained that the two most important functions of elected government are…
Posted inColumns
One Small Voice: Let’s hold president to higher standards
I was so tempted to begin this piece by saying no one is happier than I that Donald Trump has blinked first in the standoff that is the government shutdown…
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Army Bob: Timely tips ahead of a gathering storm
In the last column we took up the topic of preparedness and getting through a potentially dangerous situation caused by a man-made or natural disaster. The comments on the column…
Posted inObituaries
Memorial service is Saturday for Sandy Corner, 75
Sandy Corner, 75, of Wayland, died at her home Sunday, Jan. 20. Born Nov. 28, 1943, in Galien, she was active in Relay for Life, enjoyed making quilts, crafts, traveling,…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: I was not there for ‘Cats’ 2 biggest wins
The two biggest athletic victories this academic year for Wayland, and I had the misfortune, or rather lack of foresight, to miss 'em both. Yes, I confess to my non-presence…
Posted inSports
Viking boys capture 1st in Zeeland Baker Invitational
The Hopkins boys' varsity bowling team took first place in the Zeeland Baker Invitational heldSaturday at Fairlanes in Grandville. The Lady Vikings rollers finished fifth among 14 teams at the…
Posted inSports
WHS grad Presley Hudson is CMU’s scoring champion
With 21 points in Central Michigan's 71-61 win Saturday over Eastern Michigan, Presley Hudson (2,023) surpassed Crystal Bradford (2,006) to become CMU's all-time career scoring leader. She also holds the…
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Sister of ‘H’ Helmey dies in Grand Rapids at age 102
Margaret "Maggie" Bott, sister of the late Helen Jane Helmey, died at age 102 in Grand Rapids Friday, Jan. 18. Mrs. Bott often spent Saturdays working in the office at…