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We can’t stop economic growth, so regulate it
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. This is an editorial by the editor. It’s becoming one of the oldest axioms in local government — you can’t stop…
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Leighton Board not interested in request closing 136th Avenue
COVER PHOTO: Leighton Township Clerk Rachel Fennema swears in Supervisor Steve Wolbrink. Both are beginning their second four-year terms. The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening was asked by the Allegan…
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WHS Principal earns state award nomination
Wayland High School Principal, Santino Di Cesare,was nominated for the 2025-2026 High School Principal of the Year by the Michigan Association of SecondarySchool Principals. Di Cesare was hired as assistant…
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Army Bob: Blue govs try to ‘Trump proof’ states
by Robert M. Traxler Gov. Gavin Newsom of my old home state of California has said he and the state government need to "Trump Proof” the state, which means to…
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Leighton planners kick the can down the road
The Leighton Township Planning Commission could be accused of kicking the can down the road, but members insist there are good reasons. The commission voted unanimously after a public hearing…
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Martin Hardware owner Dona Gilson dies at 90
Dona Jean Gilson, age 90, died Sunday, Nov. 10. Dona was born on Nov. 17, 1933, in Otsego, the daughter of Harold and Pearl (Cole) Miller. She was born at…
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Wayland Township Clerk Ann McInerney retires
Ann McInerney Wayland Township Clerk Ann McInerney’s served in her last Township Board meeting this month. She served Wayland Township as clerk for 12 years, having been elected three times.…
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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 — Nov. 15, 1999 The Globe published a huge front page photo of…
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WHS orchestra teaches music at St. Stanislaus
Twenty-four members members of the Wayland Union High School orchestra visited St. Stanislaus School in Hilliards to hold a clinic with more than 30 string players from St. Therese, St.…
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Hopkins Supervisor steps down after 28 years
Monday night was the last meeting for Hopkins Township Supervisor Mark Evans, who served in that capacity for 28 years. Evans (second from left) was elected to seven four-year terms…