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Martin school bond project goes as planned despite rain

by Austin Marsman The Martin public school district's $17.1 million bond project is progressing as expected, despite the rainy fall. Project manager TMP’s Mike Hammis came before the school board Monday to…

Editor November 15, 2017

Features

WHS debate team enjoying huge success this fall season

The Wayland Union High School debate team has had record success this season. The Wayland group is a member of the West Michigan Legislative Debate League. Competitions are held at different West Michigan…

Editor November 15, 2017

Features

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

25 Years Ago — Nov. 18, 1992 Joe Miller is spearheading a campaign for the Wayland Fire Department to purchase a fire safety house for children to learn what being…

Editor November 15, 2017

Obituaries

Longtime Wayland VFW member Del Warner dies at 95

Adelbert "Del" H. Warner, aged 95 of Grand Rapids, died Monday, Nov. 13. Del served in the US Navy during World War II and was a lifetime member of the…

Editor November 14, 2017

Obituaries

Gertrude Richards funeral will be at Dorr Baptist Church

Gertrude Sharon Richards age 89 of Olathe, KS, formerly of Jenison, died Sunday, Nov. 12. She is survived by her children Tim (Jackie) Richards, Dennis (Nancy) Richards, Renee (Darryl) Brinks, Robert…

Editor November 14, 2017

Obituaries

Service will be Monday for David Hendges, 78, of Dorr

David C. Hendges, age 78 of Dorr, died Tuesday, Nov. 14. He is survived by his children David Hendges and Cindi (Doug) Schram; 6 grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren; his siblings Gary…

Editor November 14, 2017

Sports

Former Wildcat Quentin Sweeney all-MIAA for 3rd time

Former Wayland High School football standout Quentin Sweeney was named to the second unit of the all-MIAA team from Kalamazoo College. It was the third time in three years that…

Editor November 14, 2017

Community Notices

‘Jingle Jam’ Christmas concert is Nov. 25 at United Church

The public is invited to enjoy the second annual “Jingle Jam” concert performed by local and regional musicians from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the United Church of Wayland,…

Editor November 14, 2017

Articles

Dorr Township denies Townbroadcast’s FOIA request

Dorr Township Clerk Debbie Sewers Monday denied a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from Townbroadcast.com The online newspaper filed a FOIA request Wednesday afternoon in writing at the Dorr…

Editor November 14, 2017

Columns

Ranger Rick: Are youth being brainwashed by educators?

In a recent survey released by the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, 58% of millennials (ages 18–34) would rather be living under some form of collectivist system than the free…

Editor November 14, 2017