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Dorr Twp. man to be in prison at least 55 years in triple homicide

January 15, 2016

Corey LaValley, 33, the man accused in the shooting deaths of his girlfriend and two children almost a year ago pleaded no contest Thursday in Allegan County Circuit Court. LaValley was charged with three counts of second degree murder after being accused of shooting Debra Sheppard, 33, Emma McComber, 12,...

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Army Bob: Be very careful about tolerating Sharia law in U.S.

January 15, 2016

by Robert M. Traxler Let’s talk about who is marked for punishment in the eyes of radical Islam, ranging from special taxes to death. Do you believe a woman is the religious, social and legal equal of a man? Do you believe unmarried women can ever be in the presence...

Funeral will be Tuesday for Maude Carpenter, 74, of Wayland

January 15, 2016

Marcia "Maude" Carpenter, age 74, of Wayland, died at home Wednesday under hospice care. Maude enjoyed crocheting and knitting and loved angels and cats, especially her faithful friend, Lily. She worked for more than 20 years at the Wayland McDonald's. She truly enjoyed people. Maude previously was a member of...

Lady Wildcat rollers 8-0; boys overtaken by hot Byron Center

January 14, 2016

It was a mixed bag Thursday night for the Wayland varsity bowling teams. The girls remained unbeaten in eight dual matches this season with a convincing 29.5 to 0.5 pasting over Byron Center, but the boys somehow faltered in a 17-13 loss. Lady Wildcats coach Bill Holbrook said, “The team...

Air strip proposal for Leighton Township has uphill battle ahead

January 14, 2016

If the old saying that “the squeaky wheel gets the grease” is true, a proposal for a new air strip in Leighton Township is in trouble. Nearly 20 township residents crowded the Leighton Township Hall Thursday evening and between 70 and 80 had expressed their opposition the night before at...

Prospects look good for Gun Lake getting a tornado siren

January 14, 2016

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening decided to contribute $1,500 to the Gun Lake Protective Association’s effort to obtain a tornado siren. Former Delton High School varsity football and wrestling coach Rob Heethuis and Dan Ullery, representing the association, outlined cooperative plans to bring the siren to centrally located Murphy’s...

Fire damages Giuseppe’s Pizza in downtown Wayland

January 14, 2016

A fire Thursday morning heavily damaged Giuseppe’s Pizza business near the four corners in downtown Wayland. Authorities were summoned to the scene at about 6:30 when a local police officer called it in from his cruiser passing by. It apparently had started in the back of the building. Fire departments...

Service for Florence Bellgraph, 77, of Dorr, will be Saturday

January 14, 2016

Florence Joan Bellgraph, age 77, or Dorr, died Tuesday, Jan. 12. Florence worked for the last 22 years at Family Fare in Grandville. Family members said she loved life, cooking, baking, canning, traveling, joking around and laughing, but most of all, she cherished her family. She was a life-long member...

Wildcat boys and girls keep rolling in makeup wins over South Christian

January 14, 2016

Both the Wayland boys’ and girls’ varsity bowling teams defeated South Christian 25-5 Wednesday in a makeup of a match postponed Tuesday because of weather. While the girls keep rolling along undefeated in dual matches this season, it was a particularly satisfying afternoon for the boys, who in the past...

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 199

January 13, 2016

25 Years Ago — Jan. 16, 1991 The Village of Martin finally is having clean and clear water pumped to residents after early tests of the new system prompted distribution of bottled water as a temporary measure. Plainwell City Police and Wayland High School administrators were investigating reports of vandalism...

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