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I resolutely urge everyone to vote by absentee ballot Nov. 8

August 16, 2016

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Wayland City Clerk Michelle Herman reported some astonishing news Monday night. She said she received more absentee ballots in the Aug. 2 primary than the number who showed up at the polls, by...

New Dorr Twp. rules relax restrictions on keeping chickens

August 16, 2016

It appears that the chickens soon will be able to come home to roost in Dorr Township. The Township Planning Commission, in front of a near-record eight residents in attendance, approved recommending an ordinance amendment that will allow up to 10 hens on residential property. The recommendation will go to...

Hopkins man running for sheriff on Taxpayer Party ticket

August 16, 2016

Stephen Young of Hopkins, chairman of the Allegan County Tea Party, is running for Allegan County Sheriff on the U.S. Taxpayer Party ticket. He is challenging Republican Frank Baker, who otherwise is unopposed on the ballot. Both seek to succeed Blain Koops, who is retiring after 12 years. Young, on...

Ranger Rick: Humorous critique of millennials too accurate

August 16, 2016

I read an interesting humorous article about “Millennials” and the work rules they will enforce while in control of business. I realize this was somewhat a joke, but not far off from what they really think. Being a “”baby boomer” generation worker, I had to start at the bottom (even...

Lyle Holden, 75, of Monterey Twp., dies at his home

August 15, 2016

Lyle Rae Holden, 75, of Monterey Township, died Friday, Aug. 12, at his home. Mr. Holden was born March 2, 1941 in Dearborn, Michigan, the son Earl and Mary (Grant) Holden. He graduated from Grand Rapids Central High School and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Lyle...

Funeral Wednesday for Dan Schneider, 71, of Wayland

August 15, 2016

Daniel Schneider, age 71, of Wayland, died Thursday, Aug. 11, after a three-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Dan received the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal while serving in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Debb; his children, Joe and Kim Carter, Danielle and...

Columns

Army Bob: Unpleasant thoughts in the wake of Milwaukee

August 15, 2016

A police shooting in Milwaukee is followed by a racially based riot; our left-wing friends tell us a police officer shooting an armed fleeing felon should cause a riot. The oppressed people have the right to free speech and protest after all. To protest, as the Reverend Martin Luther King...

No smoking ordinance planned for Wayland City Park

August 15, 2016

The City of Wayland has decided to get even tougher on cigarette smokers who light up within the confines of the Wayland City Park. The City Council Monday night unanimously agreed to have an ordinance prohibiting smoking in the park drawn up and voted on at a future meeting. Councilman...

City to apply again for state grants to build recreation trail

August 15, 2016

And the continuing saga continues for the City of Wayland’s attempts to have a non-motorized paved recreation trail built 1.2 miles along the interurban. The Wayland City Council Monday evening adopted a resolution 5-1 to provide a match of $125,000, or 17 percent, for a Michigan Department of Natural Resources...

Memorial service Aug. 29 in Wayland for Roxanne Thompson

August 15, 2016

Roxanne Thompson, age 53 of Middleville, a woman with many ties to Wayland, died Saturday, Aug. 13. Roxanne was a dedicated office manager at Light Metals. She is survived by her husband, Randy Thompson; her children: Rachel Clouse, Robert (Jessie) Clouse, Ryan (Janaya) Clouse, Kris (Mindy) Thompson and Cody (Ashley)...

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