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Democracy Tree: Time to intervene in state’s corruption problem

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by Amy Kerr Hardin “In a world where invisible backers with unlimited resources can fund candidates they like and approve of — who will consistently vote their way — there is no democracy.” — Michigan Rep. Jon Hoadley Several weeks ago we learned that the Center for Public Integrity ranked Michigan...
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Visitation Sunday, funeral Monday for Barbara Aubil, 91, Dorr Twp.

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Barbara Aubil, age 91, of Dorr Township, died Tuesday, Dec. 1. She is survived by her daughter Sherry (Wayne) VanDuine, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Aubil, and her parents, Arthur and Inez (Gilbert) Hallan. Funeral services will take place at 11...
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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 194

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25 Years Ago — Dec. 5, 1990 The archives from the Then & Now Historical Library this week did not have a copy of the Penasee Globe for that week. Therefore, this edition will have to be skipped. Hope springs eternal for resumption next week. 50 Years Ago — Dec....
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Basura: Perhaps we should legalize, replace our guns with flamethrowers

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According to an article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, there is interest in making flamethrowers available to private individuals. There are a couple of companies that think it might be profitable to manufacture and sell flamethrowers. One might guess that this would be illegal, but the article reports that no...
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Sweet Leaf Glass ‘head shop’ sells unique items, but not marijuana

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Sweet Leaf Glass, the quaint little store behind Burger King just off West Superior in Wayland, has been in business since May 18, and though many call it a “head shop,” the co-owners insist it’s more than that. A “head shop” is a business that legally sells paraphernalia associated with...
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Clipper girls lose season opener despite Hildebrand’s double-double

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The Martin girls’ basketball team opened its season with a 41-31 loss to Schoolcraft Tuesday evening. The Clippers played their guests evenly throughout the second, third and fourth quarters, but a 13-4 run by the Eagles in the first eight minutes made all the difference. Senior Jazmine Hildebrand, beginning her...
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Lady Wildcats take hoops season opener on the run over Rockford

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MLive Grand Rapids this week tabbed Rockford as one of the top five Grand Rapids area girls’ basketball teams to watch this season. Perhaps sports writer Steve Kaminski was a bit too optimistic about the Rams, or perhaps he overlooked Wayland. Or perhaps Rockford doesn’t function very well without starting...
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State Police to conduct ‘Stuff a Blue Goose’ campaign Saturday

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Michigan State Police Wayland post will be at the Hastings Wal-Mart from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and at the Plainwell Wal-Mart from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to accept donations and answer any questions about the “Stuff A Blue Goose“ holiday charity drive. "Stuff a Blue Goose" is a...
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Ranger Rick: Lies, health and philandering husband wearing on Hillary

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Watching the media circus with the Democratic and Republican candidates, the field will be narrowed in the next three months when the first primaries start to winnow out the leaders from also-rans. Money, the life blood of politics, has been flowing into the campaigns. Once the voting starts and the...
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Jerry Heasley, 52, 30-year veteran of Salem Twp. Fire Dept., passes

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Jerry Heasley, 52, of Burnips died Monday, Nov. 3. Jerry drove truck for Padnos for 22 years, he was a fireman at Salem Township Fire Department for 30 years, was a member of the Redemption Riders and he was a member of Life Change Community Church. He is survived by...
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