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Air park issue returns for Leighton Board, Plan Commission

August 11, 2016

After a brief period of dormancy, the air park issue resurfaced in a big way Thursday night at the Leighton Township Board meeting. The board was told that Dr. Michael Hynes of Branson, Mo., appeared before the Planning Commission Wednesday night to outline problems associated with a proposed air strip...

Democracy Tree: Trump’s ‘unification’ threat argument is lame

August 11, 2016

by Amy Kerr Hardin “It is not necessary that the defendant intend to, or be able to carry out his threat; the only intent requirement for a true threat is that the defendant intentionally or knowingly communicate the threat.” — Ninth Circuit Court Trump speaking at rally in Wilmington, NC...

Internet tower site plan must go to Watson Plan Commission

August 10, 2016

A communications company has installed a tower on private property in Watson Township, but must go before the Planning Commission next month to get formal approval. Michwave Technologies put up the tower, intended for rural high-speed Internet use, at the property on 1965 116th Ave. near M-222. "From what I've...

Martin Twp. Board to interview 3 finalists for assessor’s job

August 10, 2016

The Martin Township Board plans to interview three finalists for the job of township assessor in a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22. The person selected will succeed Sherry Burd, formerly of Plainwell, who had been paid $1545 a month for her services, but has moved to the...

Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 228

August 10, 2016

25 Years Ago — Aug. 14, 1991 The soon-to-be constructed east wing of the Allegan County Building will be called the Ralph B. Sytsma Memorial Center in honor of the County Board chairman and Leighton Township dairy farmer who died earlier this year. Congressman Paul Henry (R-Grand Rapids) stopped in...

Basura: The good ship Donald Trump appears to be sinking

August 10, 2016

“I will not be voting for Donald Trump for president. This is not a decision I make lightly, for I am a lifelong Republican. But Donald Trump does not reflect historical Republican values nor the inclusive approach to governing that is critical to healing the divisions in our country. ....

Services will be Thursday for Rich Miller, 83, of Hopkins

August 9, 2016

Richard “Rich” L. Miller, 83, of Hopkins, died Monday, Aug. 8, at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, Mich. He was 83. Mr. Miller was born in Burnips on May 22, 1933, the son of Gottlieb and Elsie (Moomey) Miller. Rich spent more than 25 years working for the Keebler Company...

Memorial visitation is Sunday for Linda Rutgers of Hopkins

August 9, 2016

Linda L. Rutgers of Hopkins, age 76, died Saturday, Aug. 6. Linda loved being a wife and mother. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 32 years, Del; her children, Debra (John) Houweling, Rick Rector; grandchildren, Heather (Mark) Borders, Becca (Jay) Huisman, John Houweling; and sister, Nancy (Fred)...

Let’s insist Johnson and Stein join the presidential debates

August 9, 2016

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I hereby urge America’s two major political parties to include both the Libertarian and Green Party presidential nominees in the anticipated debates this fall. I sincerely doubt either party will agree to such an...

Wayland schools’ 3rd bond refunding saves $320,000

August 9, 2016

Wayland Union School District taxpayers will save an additional $320,409 in interest in its third bond refunding this year. The estimated savings is based on refunding series C bonds from 2007 totaling $2,755,000. The interest rate on the bonds prior to refunding was 4.0% and the interest rate of the...

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