Month: September 2023

Martin deputy clerk resigns in aftermath of Proposal 2

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The suddenly unpopular Proposal 2 election law passed nearly a year ago by Michigan voters now has wreaked havoc in Martin Township as well. Township Clerk Jennifer Wharton Wednesday night told Township Board members that the new law, which mandates local polls be open to voters for nine straight days...
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Dorr man arraigned for assaulting, injuring deputy

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Christopher Gerou Christopher Gerou, 35, of Dorr, accused of seriously injuring an Allegan County sheriff’s deputy trying to arrest him Monday during a traffic stop, has been charged with five felonies, including attempted murder. Allegan County Prosecutor Myrene Koch, at his arraignment Wednesday, asked for a $100,000 bond, citing the...
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‘Leprecons’ to perform before CMU-Notre Dame

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The Leprecons, a fierce Irish band from Grand Rapids, will bring the craic to the party as Notre Dame prepares to meet Central Michigan on the gridiron this weekend in. South Band. The Leprecons, who include JD Gonzales of Wayland (far right), debut on the Fiddler’s stage Friday at 8:30...
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Celebration of life will be Oct. 1 for Wayne Dial

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Wayne R. Dial, age 84, died Monday, Sept. 11. At a young age, Wayne began his love of HAM radio; he will always be remembered by his call sign, W8AJU. This passion steered him into his career working for MICHCON/DTE as a communications engineer. Wayne was also an avid duck...
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Dorr motorist arrested for attacking sheriff’s deputy

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A 35-year-old Dorr Township man was arrested Monday night for attacking an Allegan County Sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop. Authorities said the deputy was summoned to a neighborhood in the township where residents complained about motorist who was speeding without turning on his headlights. When the deputy stopped him,...
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Railroad St. parcel rezoning wins Plan Commission nod

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The Wayland City Planning Commission decided Tuesday night to recommend a request from Jon and Don Rose to rezone a parcel at 236 Railroad St. from Light industrial to general business district (B-2). Jason Derry of Professional Code Inspections described the parcel as “a little island of I-1 (light industrial)...
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Funeral mass planned for nursing care professional Frances Mlynarchek

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Frances Lucille Mlynarchek, age 90, died Sunday, Sept. 10. She was born to Andrew and Anna in Wayland July 7, 1933. Frances was one of 13 children and grew up on the family farm in Wayland. She later attended Mercy Central School of Nursing and worked in Grand Rapids, later...
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Wildcats take 4th place in wet Coach B Invitational

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In what used to be called the Gun Lake Invitational, now the Coach B (Tammy Benjamin) competition, the contest was limited to six teams because of wet and rainy conditions. Wayland boys placed fourth with 95 point. Caledonia won the meet with 33. The Lady Wildcats were sixth with 115...
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Longtime teacher Wanetta Armintrout dies at age 99

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Mrs. Wanetta Armintrout of Moline, a longtime teacher, died Sunday morning at her home. She was 99 years old. "She was an amazing mentor and wonderful friend," said Becky Miller Tolliver. "She will be missed by many." he was born in Moline on June 10, 1924, the daughter of Alton...
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Wayland School Board’s meeting times now 6 p.m.

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The Wayland Board of Education will switch its regular meeting times from 7 to 6 p.m. on the second Monday of the month. The move will commence with the Oct. 9 meeting. The board already has 6 p.m. work sessions on the fourth Monday of the month and this earlier...
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