Posted inObituaries
Vehicle-pedestrian crash victim’s service private
Bert Stiles, the woman who was killed by a passing vehicle while walking to her mailbox on March Road Wednesday, will have a private family funeral. She was born June…
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Leighton officials unhappy with 25 mph sign removals
Someone has taken down 25 mph speed limit signs in and around Moline. That someone is the State of Michigan, and Leighton Township officials are not happy about it. Faith…
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Army Bob: Severe green policies hurt economy
by Robert M. Traxler In the Democratic climate and health care legislation is $25 million to study and combat enteric (intestinal) emissions produced by cows and farm animals, largely through burps and farts, nearly…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Truck depot storage, repair business slated in Watson
Digital Camera Many area citizens have been puzzled by the flurry of activity at a site just west of the Marathon gas station/J & H Convenience Store along M-222 in…
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WAEMS Manager Bob Hess to retire next summer
Bob Hess, longtime general manager of Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) plans to retire next summer. The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening learned of this development from Sarah Lynema, who…
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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. 11, 1997 New asphalt has arrived for application on North Main…
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Fatal accident reported on Marsh Road near Martin
Troopers from the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal accident near Martin Wednesday. Troopers said a person has died after being hit by a vehicle…
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Freda’s Fish Fry closes eatery at Gun lake location
Alicia Thorpe and Freda's Fish Fry at its downtown Wayland location about a decade ago. Freda's Fish Fry, the restaurant that got into trouble about seven years ago for having…
Posted inEditorial
Opportunity knocked, but ‘It’s Too Late’ for Wayland
ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “But it’s too late, baby, now it’s too late, though we really did…
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Farmers Market in Martin is Jake’s dream come true
Jake Dykstra and his wares at Martin's first Farmers Market. by Denise Dykstra My husband was able to see one of his dreams come true this past weekend. Jake Dykstra…