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Longtime Martin Twp. farmer Jake VandenBerg dies at 83

Jacob “Jake” VandenBerg, age 82, of Martin Township, died, Friday, Aug. 12, at Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland. Mr. VandenBerg was born Nov. 29, 1933, in Decatur, the son…

Editor August 13, 2016

Features

Friday afternoon storm moves Williams Family concert indoors

The torrential rainstorm that was welcomed Friday afternoon in Wayland and environs also caused the second of the four-part series of Friday night concerts in the City Park to be…

Editor August 12, 2016

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Politically correct can cut both ways

Perhaps the most maligned two words in the English language these days is “politically correct.” It’s blamed for the deterioration of modern American society, for the rise of a totalitarian…

Editor August 12, 2016

Articles

Leighton Twp. continues to prepare to move into new digs

Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Deer told his colleagues Thursday night that work on the new township hall is “a little ahead of schedule.” The facility is being constructed as an…

Editor August 12, 2016

Community Notices

New electronic sign already flashing important warning

The messages have started to come in for the new electronic sign on West Superior Street in Wayland, in the parking lot at the intersection with Church Street. This one…

Editor August 11, 2016

Columns

Army Bob: Why I support Donald Trump for next president

Why do I want Mr. Donald Trump to be our next president? We are told the American people are fed up with the establishment candidates and that we are tired…

Editor August 11, 2016

Articles

Air park issue returns for Leighton Board, Plan Commission

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…

Editor August 11, 2016

Columns

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

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…

Editor August 11, 2016

Community Notices

Internet tower site plan must go to Watson Plan Commission

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…

Editor August 10, 2016

Articles

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

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…

Editor August 10, 2016