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Funeral will be Tuesday for Emmett Kadwell Sr. of Dorr

June 25, 2016

Emmett H. Kadwell, Sr., 90 of Dorr, died Saturday, June 25. Emmett served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Leighton United Methodist Church. He worked at Kelvinator for more than 30 years. He is survived by his children Emmett Jr. (Mary)...

1969 WHS grad Barb DeVries in the battle of her life

June 25, 2016

Barbara Hydorn Keil DeVries, a 1969 graduate of Wayland High School, has seen many challenges in her lifetime, but her biggest one has just arrived — brain cancer. DeVries this week begins radiation and chemotherapy, but the tumor is inoperable, her doctors have told her. “They told me they can’t...

Two area library directors presenters in ALA convention

June 24, 2016

The Michigan Library Association was so proud of two of its library directors that this photo was snapped of them as they prepared to be presenters for a special gathering of the American Library Association in Orlando, Fla. The two Christina Golm (left) and Natalie Bazan, also happen to be...

Second annual Sweet Grass Moon Pow Wow is July 9-10

June 24, 2016

Gun Lake Tribe of Pottawatomi Indians and Jijak Foundation will put together the second annual Sweet Grass Moon Pow Wow, a cultural celebration of Pottawatomi traditions, Saturday and Sunday, July 9 and 10. The festival will get under way at Jijak Camp, 2044 126th Ave. Hopkins Township, at 1 p.m....

Democracy Tree: Michigan after 5 Years of GOP tyranny

June 24, 2016

by Amy Kerr Hardin A Calculated Attack in Progress “It was obvious that House Republicans brought this bill up this week to undermine the petitions that are being gathered across the State of Michigan on a number of initiatives. They’re undermining the rights of those citizens.” — Michigan House Democratic...

Celebration of Life is Wednesday for Cora ‘Momo’ Peck

June 24, 2016

Cora Jean Peck, 88, of Dorr, died Thursday, June 23. She was also known by her extended family in Salem Township as "Momo." She was born in the fall of 1927 to her parents, Gordon and Beatrice (Miller) Brown in Pickford, MI. Cora will be remembered for helping people for...

Columns

Army Bob: Same old political mantra occurs every 4 years

June 23, 2016

by Robert M. Traxler Every four years we revisit the same trite statements: • The United States is the most divided we have ever been. • The American economy is horrible. • The rich are getting richer the poor are getting poorer. • Our infrastructure is falling apart. • Racism...

Fred Hilbert tells of importance of recording history

June 23, 2016

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following editorial comment was made long ago by Plank Road Farm founder Fred Hilbert Sr., father of State Senator Fred Hilbert (1960-64) of Wayland. Both Hilberts lived long and distinguished lives. The editorial is reprinted with permission from Then & Now Historical Library. (Excerpt from Fred Hilbert...

Yes It Is, It’s True: Barber Joe Booker practiced Darwinism

June 23, 2016

EDITOR'S NOTE: Much of this is reprinted from my column of Dec. 18, 2014 I was sad to learn of the death this week of Joe Booker, a very popular Wayland barber for many years. Booker, from Muskegon, bought the Brinkert hair cutting business right next to the old Wayland...

Wildcat senior Auston Whitley is academic all-state

June 23, 2016

Wayland High School senior Auston Whitley, a multi-sport athlete, has been named to the Academic All-State team, along with 34 other student athletes. Whitley is shown here with a basketball last winter as a junior guard for the O-K Gold Conference champions. He earned a 4.0 grade point average over...

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