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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

Features

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

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…

Editor August 10, 2016

Columns

Basura: The good ship Donald Trump appears to be sinking

“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…

Editor August 10, 2016

Obituaries

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

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,…

Editor August 9, 2016

Obituaries

Memorial visitation is Sunday for Linda Rutgers of Hopkins

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;…

Editor August 9, 2016