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

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 26, 1992 St. Stanislaus Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary at the…

Editor August 23, 2017

Editorial

An open letter to Army Bob – Lose your hate!

To the editor: From one who served his country in both the military and its community, I call on Army Bob to “lose your hate.” It’s not becoming for…

Editor August 23, 2017

Columns

Basura: Where are the Trumpkins on Trump’s tribulations

Trumpkins, where are you? (Sung to the tune of "Frere Jacque, Frere Jacque") Where are Trumpkins? Where are Trumpkins? How are you today, sir? How are you today, sir? Run…

Editor August 23, 2017

Community Notices

Martin Fire Dept., Consumers handling downed power line

The Martin Township Fire Department and Consumers Energy were on scene at Martin High School Wednesday morning because of a downed power line. There were reports that construction equipment caused the…

Editor August 23, 2017

Features

JC Wheeler Library Board cites director’s 10th anniversary

The JC Wheeler Library Board in Martin Tuesday night had a little surprise party for Director Alisha Kershaw (third from right), recognizing her 10th year in her position. Library Board…

Editor August 22, 2017

Editorial

McLean’s departure leaves me unpleasant questions

The sudden and unexpected (at least to me) resignation of Wayland City Manager Tim McLean Monday night has left me with some unpleasant questions about the nature of public service…

Editor August 22, 2017

Columns

Ranger Rick: I don’t think Charlottesville was spontaneous

Now that we've seen and heard the hysteria and outrage of the what happened at Charlottesvile, Va., and the aftermath of comments both in print and mass media, let…

Editor August 22, 2017

Features

‘Simply Celia’s’ succeeds Vibrant Grains downtown eatery

The former Vibrant Grains Restaurant at 142 S. Main St. in downtown Wayland has undergone some changes. Owner Celia Gleason closed the popular eatery earlier this year, but actually she…

Editor August 21, 2017

Articles

Two Wayland police officers recognized for recent efforts

Two Wayland City police officers are being lauded for excellent work in law enforcement recently. Police Chief Steve Harper told the City Council Monday night that officers Mark Riemersma and…

Editor August 21, 2017

Articles

New Lumberyard event center must solve parking issues

The Wayland City Council will insist that the former Smith Lumber & Coal business take care of a parking problem near the corner of West Maple and Railroad streets before…

Editor August 21, 2017