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Dorr Township candidates’ forum planned for July 26

The Dorr Township Library again will coordinate a local candidates’ forum for four people seeking two seats on the Dorr Township Board in the Aug. 2 primary election. The forum…

Editor July 6, 2016

Columns

Democracy Tree: GOP dept. of skullduggery alive and well

by Amy Kerr Hardin “The disastrous Citizens United decision opened up the floodgates for dark money groups to spend on politics. But there are still some limits to the amount of spending…

Editor July 6, 2016

Sports

Wildcat soph Rory Myers scores an ace on MSU golf course

Wayland High School sophomore Rory Myers already has some special accomplishments in his young career as a golfer. The 15-year-old Wildcat last spring was district tournament champion as a freshman…

Editor July 6, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 223

25 Years Ago — July 10, 1991 Michael VanSledright, 24, of Grand Rapids, suffered third-degree burns to his left hand and forearm after he was struck by sparks from a…

Editor July 6, 2016

Obituaries

Celebration of life service for Betty Lou Abbott delayed

Betty Lou Abbott, age 70 of Dorr, died Monday, July 4. Betty was a great hostess, cook and entertainer who enjoyed caring for her family and friends. She enjoyed reading,…

Editor July 5, 2016

Obituaries

Funeral will be Friday for Melissa DeGroot, 42, of Wayland

Melissa Jean De Groot, age 42, of Wayland, died on July 4. She is survived by her parents, Alwin and Judy De Groot; her brothers and sisters, Bryan (Krista) De…

Editor July 5, 2016

Community Notices

City Council honors Sgt. Mark Rookus for 29 years of service

A plaque was presented Monday evening by Mayor Tim Bala (right) to Sgt. Mark Rookus, thanking him for his 29 years of service on the Wayland Police Department. Rookus, a…

Editor July 5, 2016

Obituaries

Service will be Friday for Calvin Van Den Bosch of Burnips

Calvin T. Van Den Bosch, 76, of Burnips, died Monday, July 4, at his home. Cal was born Jan. 24, 1940, in Zeeland, to Martin and Dena (Besteman) Van Den…

Editor July 5, 2016

Obituaries

Funeral will be Friday for 1976 Hopkins grad Mark Hazen

Mark Allen Hazen, 58, of Allegan, died Saturday, July 2, at Allegan General Hospital. He was born Feb. 13, 1958, in Allegan, the son of Jerry and Alice (McCullough) Hazen.…

Editor July 5, 2016

Community Notices

Recent grad Bailey Ballard crowned 2016 Miss Hopkins

Recent Hopkins High School graduate Bailey Ballard was crowned Miss Hopkins Monday at this year's local Fourth of July celebration in the community. Ballard, a track star for the Lady…

Editor July 5, 2016