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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 183

September 16, 2015

25 Years Ago — Sept. 19, 1990 A lawsuit filed by the Michigan Attorney General’s office is charging Gerald VanSolkema Farms, Byron Ag Aviation and pesticide applicator Roger Morullah with pesticide misuse in the poisoning deaths of trout in the Rabbit River above 135th Avenue in Leighton Township. Globe Editor...

Martin High School dedicates a new football scoreboard

September 16, 2015

The new Martin High School football scoreboard was dedicated last Friday evening during the home game against Marcellus. Members of the Edwin Shook family were present for the presentation. Edwin Shook was a member of the 1938 graduating class, and unofficial 1937 Martin football state championship team. (Photo supplied)

Retired judge to seek 80th District House seat as a Democrat

September 16, 2015

Allegan County Democratic Party has announced that David Gernant from Plainwell has decided to run for the 80th District State House seat. Gernant is the only Democrat thus far to file for the seat, which became vacant last Friday morning when State Rep. Cindy Gamrat was expelled by the House...

Wildcat soccer team opens league play with 3-1 victory over TK

September 15, 2015

The Wayland boys' varsity soccer team opened its O-K Gold Conference conference season Tuesday night with a 3-1 victory on the road against Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. It was Wayland's third consecutive victory. The Wildcats scored the first goal of the match only six minutes after the opening whistle on an...

Little time to file, little time to run for special primary election Nov. 3

September 15, 2015

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced story. It is an editorial by the editor. “If voting made a difference, they wouldn’t let you do it.” — Mark Twain Perhaps it does make a difference, which might explain why our state and federal governments have been doing their damndest...

Funeral will be Monday for Wayne Vander Laan, 70, of Wayland

September 15, 2015

Wayne Vander Laan, age 70, of Wayland, died Tuesday, Sept. 15. Wayne was a truck driver for Spartan Stores for 30 years. Wayne is survived by his wife of 21 years Janet Vander Laan; his mother and step-father Blanche (Vander Laan) and Art Bradley; his children: Bryan Vander Laan, Mark...

Ranger Rick: The invasion of Europe — the United States is next!

September 15, 2015

Anyone viewing the national news on any channel can’t help but notice the mass of refugees crossing Europe. The Muslim horde of the Middle Ages didn’t bring Europe down due to Christendom repelling the Muslims by force. There is no overwhelming European Christian coalition to defend against Islamic terrorists today....

County Commissioner Jim Storey to run for Gamrat’s seat in Lansing

September 15, 2015

Jim Storey, now serving his second term on the Allegan County Board of Commissioners, has announced his candidacy for the suddenly vacant 80th Legislative District. Storey joins Mary Whiteford as candidates in the Nov. 3 Republican Party primary election Nov. 3. Any other candidates have until 4 p.m. Friday to...

Former Martin Township Supervisor Terry Sturgis dies at 67

September 15, 2015

Former Martin Township Supervisor Terry Sturgis died of pancreatic cancer Sunday, Sept. 13, at his home in Martin. Terry was born on May 9, 1948, to Ted and Alice Sturgis. As a Vietnam veteran, he served his country proudly. Terry was a member of the Patriot Guard Riders and served...

Former owner of Hidden Valley Golf Course dies in Florida

September 15, 2015

Thomas H. Lowing, 71, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died Sept. 9. Tom was former owner of Lowing Enterprises and Hidden Valley Golf Course in Shelbyville. He was a member of the Peace River Car Club an avid classic car restorer and enjoyed golf. Survivors include his wife of 51 years...

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