June 2024 – Page 7

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Watson Township to add planning services of GR firm

June 6, 2024

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening renewed contracts for insurance, Michigan Township Association dues and decided to add planning services from a Grand Rapids firm. The board reluctantly agreed to renew its annual insurance contract through Burnham & Flower for $18,025, an increase of about $5,000 over last year, prompting...

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Army Bob: Hunter Biden puts shoe on the other foot

June 6, 2024

by Robert M. Traxler President Donald Trump was convicted, and it is making the progressive movement giddy. The old adage of “Beware of what you wish for as you may get it” just may apply here. Has the door been opened to use local law against a President? Will President...

Service planned for Saturday for Rose Hinmon, 42

June 6, 2024

Rose Marie Hinmon, age 42, died at her home in Allegan on Tuesday, June 4. Rose had a cheerful and happy personality.She enjoyed being with her kids and watching them grow and learn new things. Rose enjoyed the outdoors and spending time near the water, specifically Lake Michigan. She also...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

June 5, 2024

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) A political rally in Martin for Republican Party presidential nominee William McKinley in 1900 25 Years Ago — June 7, 1999 The Globe published a front page photo of City Clerk Cheri Lutz and City Manager...

Wayland Summerfest celebration gets under way Friday

June 4, 2024

The annual Wayland Summerfest celebration this year will be held downtown Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 7, 8 and 9. “We have some new items, improved activities and we’re bringing back all the greats,” said Main Street Executive Director Holli McPherson. The following is a sketch of the events planned...

Five Vikings named to all-OK-Silver softball squad

June 4, 2024

Celebration of life will be June 29 for Jason Carroll

June 4, 2024

A celebration of life will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, for Wayland High School graduate Jason Carroll at the Caledonia Family Tavern, 114 E. Main St. Carroll, 52, died Saturday, May 25. A 1989 graduate, he was the son of retired Wayland High School...

Service held May 25 for 1970 WHS grad Mary Bastian

June 3, 2024

Mary K. Bastian, age 71, of Gladstone, a 1970 graduate of Wayland High School, died Saturday, April 27, at the UP Health System in Marquette.Mary was born July 18, 1952, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Frank and Marilyn (Stigers) Bastian.She graduated from Grand Rapids Community College with an associate...

Council begins process of succeeding city manager

June 3, 2024

COVER PHOTO: Gregg Guetschow The Wayland City Council wasted no time Monday night in beginning the process of finding a successor to outgoing City Manager Josh Eggleston. The council accepted Eggleston’s resignation and decided to conduct interviews of Gregg Guetschow of Charlotte, a veteran of more than 40 years in...

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Milky Way candy bar brownies can be made at home

June 2, 2024

by Kathy Hamman Miller The Milky Way candy bar was invented in 1923 by Frank C. Mars. These bars were initially thought to be named after the galaxy, but in actuality, was named after a very popular malted milk drink of the time.Brownie layer ingredients: 1 cup melted butter 2...

Month: June 2024