“I’ve known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy. He’s a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.” — Donald Trump Does character matter? It seemed to, when Republicans railed against Bill Clinton for his […]
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 13, 1994 Wayland High School freshman Kalene Ann Reahm, 14, was killed on Gun Lake July 4 when the personal watercraft she was rising was struck by a speed boat. The 27-year-old driver of the boat
Last week the renowned auto executive, Mr. Lee Iacocca, died at age 92. What an outstanding force in automotive history! He realized in the early 1960s there was a market not being served — a “young person’s car” — one that was affordable, sexy, and sporty. The Ford Mustang was born and the rest is
Wayland City Planning Commission members and Zoning Enforcement Administrator Lori Castello of Professional Code Inspections continue to work on changes for the local sign ordinance. Amendments are needed because the U.S. Supreme Court not long ago made a ruling that will affect many communities’ regulations. For the most part, the high court insisted no decisions
Brian Cook, age 64, of Wayland, died Thursday, June 27. He will be missed by sons Brian and Jeremy Cook, siblings Robert (Loretta) Cook of Arizona, David (Victoria) Cook of Hastings, and Bruce (Mary) Cook of Middleville and special cousin Christine (Mark) Mol of Edmore; many nieces, nephews and friends; as well as Brenda, Shannon,
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. New Wayland Police Chief Mark Garnsey deserved a better result after his attempt to do the right thing during a big police operation on Maple Street last Monday. Garnsey put out a very public statement on the Wayland PD
by Lynn Mandaville Sometimes the way my mind works jars me. Such was the case this morning. I’d had another, all-too-regular break in the night. Two hours of insomnia from two to four AM. I couldn’t turn my brain off. I was actually thinking about our president’s feelings! Can you imagine? I’ve written before about
Anthony Steven Joseph Rakowski, 76, of Dorr, died earlier this month. The son of Theodore and Charlotte (Kyowski) Rakowski, he was born Oct. 31, 1942, grew up in Wyoming and attended Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and Catholic Central High School, joining the Army shortly after graduating. In the mid 1960s, Tony purchased the
The late John Fehsenfeld, superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District, once told political forum candidates that government exists for the benefit of the people, not for the convenience of public officials. His admonition was about both candidates opposing a proposal that would make their jobs more tedious or difficult, but might have benefits for
Amanda N. DeGroot-Adgate, 39, of Wayland, died Tuesday, July 2. Manda was strong willed and determined. Over the last couple of years she had taken great strides to improve her life and that of her children. She was very proud of her accomplishments and had much more to add to her life story. She is
