Editor

State Rep. GOP primary winner has troubling ties that bind

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Steven Johnson’s GOP primary victory for 72nd District state representative Tuesday set MLive…

Editor August 3, 2016

Articles

Recycling surcharge request passes in 8 of 9 municipalities

Allegan County Recycling/Solid Waste Coordinator Ben Williams said he was very pleased with the results of Tuesday's primary election involving the program in a variety of locations. Eight of nine…

Editor August 3, 2016

Columns

Basura: My bid for presidential sweepstakes: No Trump

“You gotta know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em. . ." — Sung by Kenny Rogers, "The Gambler" Donald Trump has been publicly disrespectful of the…

Editor August 3, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A look at Wayland area’s past, Part 227

25 years Ago — Aug. 1991 The Dorr Township Board has issued Hillcrest Mall Manager Bernie Hull an ultimatum to live up to obligations of his tax abatement by Jan.…

Editor August 3, 2016

Articles

Sewers, Dorr millages, Martin schools big primary winners

Debbie Sewers, Steve Johnson and two Dorr Township millage proposals were the biggest winners Tuesday in the Republican Party primary election. Sewers won the Dorr Township Clerk’s post with about…

Editor August 2, 2016

Articles

Wayland citizen pleads with city to stop removing trees

The Wayland City Council was rebuked by a local citizen Monday night for pursuing policies of removing trees from the community. Gail Hollinger, who had come to the meeting to…

Editor August 2, 2016

Columns

Ranger Rick: Convention shows just how delusional Dems are

The Mrs. Clinton lovefest is over, time to get back to reality. Being someone whom never liked the Clintons (I never support Marxists, statists or socialists), I have a natural…

Editor August 2, 2016

Community Notices

‘Sentimental Journey’ to perform at next music showcase

The gospel musical group "Sentimental Journey" will be guests at the next monthly showcase at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Vibrant Grains Bakery and Restaurant, 142 S. Main St.,…

Editor August 2, 2016

Community Notices

New city officer Tony Perez to succeed Jason Beckwith

The Wayland City Police Department expects to add an officer later this month. Police Chief Steve Harper told the City Council Monday night that Tony Perez has been offered the…

Editor August 1, 2016

Articles

Splash pad hours extended by one through Labor Day

Hours for the wildly popular new splash pad at the Wayland City Park have been expanded by one more hour in the evenings from now through Labor Day. The City…

Editor August 1, 2016