2019 – Page 20

Three unopposed candidates win yawner Wayland city vote

The only surprise in the Wayland City election Tuesday was that newcomer Gary Smith was the highest vote-getter among three candidates running unopposed. Smith polled 196 votes, Councilman Rick Mathis…

Editor November 5, 2019

Community Notices

Tribe to donate to Wayland FD, Allegan Co. Sheriff’s K-9 unit

Representatives from the Gun Lake Tribe of Potawatomis will present checks Wednesday morning to Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker, the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit and Wayland Fire Department…

Editor November 5, 2019

Features

Martin Fire Chief Earl Wykstra honored at retirement party

Members of Martin Fire & Rescue Tuesday evening welcomed neighboring departments and families to celebrate the retirement of Chief Earl Wykstra. He has served Martin Township for 50 years, with…

Editor November 5, 2019

Columns

Ranger Rick: Prepare thyself for financial hard times ahead

In the jungle that is the Democrat party, it is becoming more clear who the three or four front runners are remaining. Beto quit, saying he couldn't mount a substantial…

Editor November 5, 2019

Articles

Dorr Township Library Board announces services cutbacks

The Dorr Township Library is having to make adjustments on services it offers to residents in the wake of the defeat last August of a millage request. The Township Library’s…

Editor November 5, 2019

Community Notices

Area firefighters put down blaze at vet clinic, dairy farm

A barn fire broke out early Tuesday morning at a dairy farm and veterinary clinic at the corner of Bass Road and Patterson Avenue on the Allegan-Barry County line. Officials…

Editor November 5, 2019

Obituaries

Service pending for Sharon Dressler, 77, who died Saturday

Sharon Dressler, age 77, died Saturday, Nov. 2. Sharon had a passion for cooking, and never missed any holiday or family event. Sharon loved spending time at Gun Lake Casino,…

Editor November 5, 2019

Sports

Lady Vikings sweep Allendale to advance in district tourney

The Hopkins High School varsity volleyball team defeated Allendale Monday in straight sets in the opening round of districts, 25-18, 25-16, 25-21. The Lady Vikings, with an overall record of…

Editor November 5, 2019

Community Notices

Dorr, Leighton firefighters battle barn blaze at area farm

The Dorr and Leighton Township Fire Departments Monday afternoon battled a barn fire near 140th Avenue and Kalamazoo Avenue. The blaze, which was reported at about 4 p.m. caused Leighton…

Editor November 4, 2019

Community Notices

Refunding Wayland Schools bond saves $400,000 in taxes

Wayland Union Schools successfully entered the bond market Friday, Nov. 1, to refund the current School Bond Loan Fund (SBLF), as directed by the Board of Education. Refunding a bond…

Editor November 4, 2019