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Democracy Tree: Trump’s ‘unification’ threat argument is lame
by Amy Kerr Hardin “It is not necessary that the defendant intend to, or be able to carry out his threat; the only intent requirement for a true threat is…
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Internet tower site plan must go to Watson Plan Commission
A communications company has installed a tower on private property in Watson Township, but must go before the Planning Commission next month to get formal approval. Michwave Technologies put up…
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Martin Twp. Board to interview 3 finalists for assessor’s job
The Martin Township Board plans to interview three finalists for the job of township assessor in a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22. The person selected will succeed…
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Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 228
25 Years Ago — Aug. 14, 1991 The soon-to-be constructed east wing of the Allegan County Building will be called the Ralph B. Sytsma Memorial Center in honor of the…
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Basura: The good ship Donald Trump appears to be sinking
“I will not be voting for Donald Trump for president. This is not a decision I make lightly, for I am a lifelong Republican. But Donald Trump does not reflect…
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Services will be Thursday for Rich Miller, 83, of Hopkins
Richard “Rich” L. Miller, 83, of Hopkins, died Monday, Aug. 8, at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, Mich. He was 83. Mr. Miller was born in Burnips on May 22,…
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Memorial visitation is Sunday for Linda Rutgers of Hopkins
Linda L. Rutgers of Hopkins, age 76, died Saturday, Aug. 6. Linda loved being a wife and mother. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 32 years, Del;…
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Let’s insist Johnson and Stein join the presidential debates
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I hereby urge America’s two major political parties to include both the Libertarian and…
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Wayland schools’ 3rd bond refunding saves $320,000
Wayland Union School District taxpayers will save an additional $320,409 in interest in its third bond refunding this year. The estimated savings is based on refunding series C bonds from…
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Ranger Rick: Between Trump and Clinton, the choice is clearly Trump
I understand your predicament — Mrs. Clinton or Mr. Trump, Mrs. Clinton or Mr. Trump, Mrs. Clinton or Mr. Trump – you’re standing there trying to mark who you want…