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Dorr Twp. Hall electric sign purchase approved for $16,500

October 27, 2015

The Dorr Township Hall property soon will have an electronic sign to tell local residents about local happenings and warn them about dangerous conditions. The Township Board Tuesday night approved on a 4-2 vote to spend $16,500 with Watchfire LED Display for the device. The board last month decided to...

Wayland City election Nov. 3 has 4 candidates running unopposed

October 27, 2015

Though people who live in the City of Wayland don't have a dog in the well-publicized hunt for 80th District State Representative Tuesday, Nov. 3, they do have an opportunity to show up at the polls for a City Council election. The "contest," if it can be referred to as...

‘Say Boo to the Flu’ clinic will be conducted Friday at Fine Arts Center

October 27, 2015

A "Say Boo to the Flu" clinic will be conducted at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday during the annual "Hallowed Halls" celebration. Flu shot vaccines will be provided by Walgreens as part of the FamilyWize Community Service Partnership, dedicated to building strong...

Shelbyville man accidentally shoots self while duck hunting

October 27, 2015

A 28-year-old Shelbyville man suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound while kayaking and hunting at Otis Lake in Rutland Township, Barry County. Troopers from the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police said they responded to a report from Barry County Disptach that two men who were duck hunting from the...

Ranger Rick: A comprehensive list of my favorite quotations

October 27, 2015

Ranger Rick is a voracious reader, a collector of snippets of wisdom and sayings, verses and phrases. I put forth these for your enjoyment, reflection, and satisfaction. If they happen to anger, cause consternation, or create disharmony in your life, I apologize. Regardless of the author of the phrase or...

Robert D. Crumback, 89, of Leighton Township, passes at home

October 27, 2015

Robert D. Crumback, 89, of Leighton Township, died Sunday, Oct. 25, at his home. The first child of Carl and Mary Johnston, Crumback lived at his Leighton home with Barbara, his wife of more than 50 years. He was very proud of his home and you could always find him...

If I were voting in the Nov. 3 special election, whom would I choose?

October 26, 2015

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It's an editorial by the editor. “Hey ho, don’t worry. You know you can’t win. No matter who you vote for, the government always gets in.” — The Bonzo Dog Band There’s little difference between any candidates who seek the remaining...

Columns

Army Bob: Benghazi blame can’t be laid at Hillary Clinton’s feet

October 26, 2015

This column just may anger the good folks who are not fans of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. I always feel being fair and honest is better than being politically correct. The general agreement among those of us on the right is that the current administration did nothing to...

New jayvee, freshman baseball coaches announced for Wayland

October 26, 2015

Wayland High School varsity baseball coach Travis Wilcox has announced the hiring of Kevin Hallberg as junior varsity coach and John Stowe to handle the freshman program. The two will begin duties with the next season next spring, which also will be the debut of Wilcox, who took over the...

Pine Street, WMS students to take part in Zombie Fun Run Friday

October 26, 2015

Don’t be alarmed if you see zombies running behind the middle school this Friday! They’re really students from Wayland Middle School and Pine Street Elementary participating in the first Zombie Fun Run. The WMS Parent Advisory Committee and the Pine Street Family Association are putting on the one mile walk/run...

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