2016 – Page 76

Graveside service held for Robert England, 83, of Gun Lake

Robert "Bob" J. England, age 83, of Gun Lake, died July 14. Bob retired after 35 years at General Motors-Oldsmobile Division, Lansing. He served in the National Guard. He enjoyed…

Editor July 15, 2016

Obituaries

Memorial service in GR will be Monday for Mel Bartoo, 85

Wayland native Melvin "Mel" Arthur Bartoo died from a sudden illness Sunday, July 10, in Modesto, Calif. He was born on March 1, 1931, in Wayland. In 1960, Mel moved…

Editor July 15, 2016

Editorial

Some school employees are more important than others

ACHTUNG: The following is a not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. At first glance, it was welcome news this week that the Wayland…

Editor July 15, 2016

Community Notices

Federal court upholds law affirming Gun Lake Casino trust

David Patchak’s long series of lawsuits against the Gun Lake Casino finally may be at an end. A federal appeals court ruled unanimously Friday that the U.S. Congress had the…

Editor July 15, 2016

Columns

Army Bob: About gender reassignment and the military

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter was asked if the military will pay for sex change operations deemed “medically necessary,” now that transgender folks will be allowed to enlist in the…

Editor July 14, 2016

Articles

Leighton continues to prep for leaving old hall for new one

Because of the continuing progress of building a new township next to the library, the Leighton Township Board took on some related expenses, both for now and later. The board…

Editor July 14, 2016

Columns

Basura: Detroit provided us with good role models in sports

“Why has (sport) become so obsessive a pleasure for so many of us? It seems clear to me that a primary attraction of the sport is the opportunity it gives…

Editor July 14, 2016

Community Notices

Martin Township also examining cost recovery ordinance

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening adopted an ordinance amendment that will pave the way toward enacting a cost recovery ordinance. Such a local law has to be worded properly…

Editor July 14, 2016

Obituaries

Graveside service will be July 23 for Bob Hanlon, 81

Wayland High School graduate Robert Gene Hanlon of Brentwood, Calif., died Sunday, May 29, at his home. He was 81. He was the son of Russell Edward and Helen Gertrude…

Editor July 13, 2016

Articles

Area rural residents still choking on dust control issues

When it comes to dust control, it’s the local issue that just keeps on giving. The Martin Township Board, which has heard more than its share of complaints over the…

Editor July 13, 2016