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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 205

March 2, 2016

25 years Ago — March 6, 1991 A seven-mile stretch of Patterson Avenue going north from 135th Avenue, described as "pot hole infested," is scheduled for major reconstruction, road improvement and paving this year, according to the Allegan County Road Commission. Hoeksema Ford, Okinawa Martial Arts and Hastings City Bank...

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United we stand: This country was founded on compromise

March 2, 2016

A very interesting phenomenon is the large number of labels we place on people: conservative, liberal, racist, mean-spirited, sexist, pinhead, stupid, homophobic, communist, NAZI, pig, fascist, to name but a few. Anyone who dares disagree with any group of folks on anything is called a name. President Barack Obama called...

Barsura: The faux pas over ‘arrowheads’ at the Baldwin dig

March 1, 2016

We anthropology students at Grand Valley learned early that using the term "arrowhead" was unacceptable, at least scholastically. At institutions of higher learning, those artifacts are called projectile points. It really did make sense; points were found that came from arrows, of course, but also from spears and lances. I...

Second big winter storm in a week hits West Michigan

March 1, 2016

Another winter snowstorm hit West Michigan Tuesday, less than a week after getting nailed by 11 inches of the white stuff. The scene for motorists looked a lot like this, as reported by Kay VanDrunen Tuesday afternoon. All area schools were closed Tuesday, as were all extra-curricular events Tuesday evening,...

STEM program planned at Hopkins Middle School March 7

March 1, 2016

An engineering and design STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) program is planned for 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, March 7 at Hopkins Middle School. This is a free program for middle school students sixth through eighth grades) and will give participants a chance to: Design, build and investigate STEM...

Clarification needed on Dorr meetings and Dan Weber

March 1, 2016

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. It is entirely possible that Monday night’s article, “Dan Weber’s work schedule wrecks havoc on Dorr meeting dates,” was misleading. Though that was not the intention, it may have led readers to believe incorrectly...

Ranger Rick: The pleasures and annoyances of driving in Michigan

March 1, 2016

In the many years I’ve commuted and traveled state and federal roads, I’ve notice many unusual things. One morning about five years ago on a nice warm spring morning, I was a little late in leaving the house, so I jumped on the expressway to make up the time. Traveling...

Hungry Howie’s swamped by Leap Day pizza sale customers

February 29, 2016

Hungry Howie's Pizza in Wayland got more than it bargained for Monday when it took part in the pizza chain's "Leap 29" promotion. The company offered customers a 29-cent large pizza with one topping if they they bought a large pizza at a regular price. The local eatery was swamped...

Tanis Sisters guest performers at folk gathering March 5

February 29, 2016

Lovers of bluegrass, country, blues and oldies are invited to the monthly gathering of fellowship and music at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Vibrant Grains Bakery and Restaurant, 142 S. Main St., Wayland. The feature group artist this month is The Tanis Sisters, a group of three sisters who play...

Dan Weber’s work schedule wrecks havoc with Dorr meeting dates

February 29, 2016

Dorr Township Trustee Dan Weber has changed jobs at least twice in the last year, and it’s wrecked havoc with dates and times of Township Board meetings. Weber, an electrician by trade, last year asked the board to change its meeting nights from the last Tuesday to the last Monday...

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