August 2020 – Page 7

Orangeville man convicted of gun murders of 2 men

Jon Otis Burnette, 63, of Orangeville Township, was convicted in Barry County Circuit of two counts of murder for the deaths of a neighbor and Comstock Park man. Burnett was…

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Articles

COVID-19 presents financial challenges for WAEMS

The COVID-19 health crisis is presenting financial challenges to a lot of businesses and services, and the Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) is not immune. Sarah Lynema, who is Martin…

Editor August 12, 2020

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 16, 1995 Editor Nila Aamoth wrote a couple of Soapbox pieces…

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Community Notices

It’s official! Wayland non-Homestead millage passes

The Allegan County Board of Canvassers has certified that the non-Homestead millage request for Wayland Union Schools was approved in the Aug. 4 primary election. The official final count was…

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Community Notices

Car-truck crash closes down Dorr exit on U.S.-131

A four-vehicle crash on U.S.-131 north of the Dorr exit blocked some traffic and slowed other vehicles to a crawl Tuesday afternoon. Authorities said the 142nd Avenue was closed temporarily…

Editor August 11, 2020

Editorial

I disagree with ‘back to school,’ but hope for the best

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. While virtually attending the school board meetings Monday night for Hopkins and Wayland, I…

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Sports

COVID-19 causes cross invite meet cancellations

The COVID-19 health crisis has caused the cancellation of the annual Kelloggsville Rocket Invitational on Monday, Aug. 24, affecting Wayland's cross-country teams. Wildcat boys' cross-country coach Ray Antel has announced…

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Obituaries

Celebration of life is Aug. 22 for Randy Konecny, 43

Randy Lee Konecny, age 43, of Shelbyville, died unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 9. Randy loved all things outdoors — everything from camping, hunting, bowling, fishing and golfing. Most importantly he loved…

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Columns

Ranger Rick: You just can’t live in New York any more

I've often wondered what people see in big cities, particularly New York. I've been there twice on business and I figured two times too many. I was there during Mayor…

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Columns

Guest column: Don’t be intimidated, vote by mail

by 'Couchman' A when Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced her office was going to mail absentee ballot requests, it caused quite a stir from commenters to this online…

Editor August 11, 2020