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Service Thursday for another former Kessler’s employee

September 6, 2016

Eileen M. Davis, 91 of Allegan, died Monday, Sept. 5, at Allegan County Medical Care Community. Mrs. Davis was born June 1, 1925, in Otsego, the daughter of James L. and Julia A. (Thorpe) Boylan. She was a dedicated member of Chicora Country Chapel. In her earlier days, Eileen worked...

Funeral planned for Friday for Milt VanDuine, 85, of Dorr

September 6, 2016

Milt Van Duine, age 85 of Dorr, died Tuesday, Sept. 6,at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. Milt was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, was a life member of the VFW Wayland Post, and was the 1st Commander at Dorr American Legion, where he served on the honor guard. He...

Vikings even soccer record at 3-3 after win over Northpointe

September 6, 2016

The Hopkins boys' varsity soccer team evened its overall season record at 3-3 Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over Northpointe Christian. The triumph was the Vikings' first in the O-K Silver Conference this fall. They are now 1-2 in league play. Joe Bala and Brad Lowery each scored a goal...

Wildcats give South Christian a scare before losing 2-1

September 6, 2016

Wayland usually doesn't fare well against perennial soccer power South Christian, but Tuesday gave the visiting Sailors a scare in a 2-1 O-K Gold Conference loss. The first half was tightly contested, with the home team having the best chance to take the lead when senior Hunter Nousen volleyed the...

Splash pad will remain open as long as weather permits

September 6, 2016

The Wayland City Council has agreed to have two changing rooms installed as an addition to the bathrooms in the City Park next spring and has agreed to allow the popular splash pad to remain open as long as the weather continues to be hot, up to the end of...

City officials pledge to refund Dorr couple’s water overcharges

September 6, 2016

A Dorr woman and her husband, who own several properties in Wayland, contend they have been overcharged for water service since 2005 and they want a refund. And they’re likely to get it. Julie Meza, who lives on 136th Avenue, told the City Council she and her husband have owned...

City hires Lt. Mark Rookus to come back to Wayland PD

September 6, 2016

Sgt. Mark Rookus, who retired earlier this summer after 29 years with the Wayland Police Department, will return to duty soon as a part-time lieutenant. The Wayland City Council Tuesday night approved a recommendation from Police Chief Steve Harper to make the move because the force is short one officer...

Ranger Rick: We must ensure legal, not illegal, immigration

September 6, 2016

I notice everyone is excited about Donald Trump’s proclamations Mexico will pay for the wall to be erected on the southern border. Many assert that will never happen, as did Mexico’s president. All the screeching aside either for or against the wall, the point is we give Mexico at least...

Second free summer meals program serves nearly 9,000 kids

September 6, 2016

The second Wayland Union schools' summer "Funtastic" free meals program served 8,813 free meals this summer. The meal sites included Steeby Elementary, Sawmill Estates, United Church of Wayland, the Moline softball park, the community room at Windsor Woods Estates mobile home park, the Henika District Library and the Wayland City...

Yes It Is, It’s True: More evidence the game is rigged and…

September 5, 2016

Ladies and gentlemen, once again: George Carlin — “The game is rigged… but nobody seems to notice, nobody seems to care.” And because nobody seems to care, the game will remain rigged. I’ve accused our election system of being biased in favor of incumbents for a long time, but this...

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