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New dentist caught in the crosshairs of parking dispute

Dr. Paul Ingles, Wayland’s newest dentist, has become one of the first business casualties of the feud about parking between the City of Wayland and Aqua In Vino owner Arny…
Posted by Editor August 16, 2024
Leighton to ask for 2 millage renewals only in Nov. 5 vote
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Leighton to ask for 2 millage renewals only in Nov. 5 vote

The Leighton Township Board has decided to go back to the drawing board on seeking millage approval in the wake of the defeats of two proposals for increases in the…
Posted by Editor August 15, 2024
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Yes, It’s True: The fight over crowd sizes may not even matter

“So many things I could have done, but crowds got in my way.” — Apologies to Joni Mitchell, It’s “clouds.” All this fuss once again about the size of crowds…
Posted by Editor August 15, 2024
Martin Fire & Rescue welcomes high school senior
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Martin Fire & Rescue welcomes high school senior

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening agreed to a “one-time exception” by approving the hire of a Martin High School senior to a position on the fire department. Martin Fire…
Posted by Editor August 15, 2024
Army Bob: So what about Gov. Tim Walz and ‘stolen valor’?
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Army Bob: So what about Gov. Tim Walz and ‘stolen valor’?

by Robert M. Traxler Free speech does not include “hate speech,” free speech does not include incorrect speech, free speech does not include hurtful speech? This is holy grail among…
Posted by Editor August 15, 2024
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Service will be Saturday for ‘Bones’ Cardiff

Herman “Bones” Cardiff, age 83, died at his home in Shelbyville Tuesday, Aug. 13. Bones enjoyed traveling all over the United States with Nancy in their motor home. He was…
Posted by Editor August 15, 2024
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Funeral will be Saturday for ‘Vern’ Kraft, 79, of Hopkins

LaVerne “Vern” Dale Kraft died Tuesday, Aug. 13. He was 79. Vern was born to his late parents Clifford and Daun (Curtis) Kraft on June 11, 1945, in Allegan. He…
Posted by Editor August 14, 2024
WHS Class of ’64 planning 60th reunion Sept. 15
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WHS Class of ’64 planning 60th reunion Sept. 15

Members of the Wayland High School Class of 1964 is getting ready for their 60th, not 50th reunion Sept. 15. The Class of '64 was famous for winning the Expressway…
Posted by Editor August 14, 2024
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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. 16, 1999 More fast food has joined in Wayland’s commercial park.…
Posted by Editor August 14, 2024
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Artists’ renderings of new WHS pool released today

Sketches of what the new Wayland High School pool will look like were released today by Tower Pinkster architects. The latest estimate from school and construction officials handling the project…
Posted by Editor August 14, 2024

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