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Martin Twp. Plan Commission tables action on pot dispensary ordinance

September 1, 2015

The Martin Township Planning Commission voted 5-2 Tuesday night to table action on a proposed ordinance against dispensing medical marijuana. The commission heard a lot of comments from the nearly three dozen people who showed up at the public hearing, all but one supporting the newly-established “head shop” at the...

Visitation Wednesday, funeral Thursday for Larry Oetman, 78

September 1, 2015

Larry A. Oetman, age 78 of Wayland, died Monday, August 31, after a courageous battle with heart disease and leg amputation. Larry loved his church, community, and especially his farm. He enjoyed having coffee with his friends at the Auction House Café. Larry was a lifelong member at Wayland Christian...

Green Acres assisted living facility welcomes public in open house

September 1, 2015

The Green Acres assisted living facility on East Superior Street was unveiled at a grand opening Tuesday afternoon. The actual address is 298 Kay Lane off East Superior, across the street from the high school. Administrator Jenny Barker Osentoski welcomed the public to tour the indoor and outdoor parts of the...

Ranger Rick: About real and imagined gas vapors, and hype

September 1, 2015

The recent BP (the hated British Petroleum of Gulf of Mexico oil spill fame) gas refinery breakdown in Indiana caused a spike in gas prices – pushing gas to high $2 range. I noticed many questions were asked when the announcement came out of the breakdown and we were told...

Wayland schools’ credit rating downgrade may affect a bond

August 31, 2015

The Wayland Union school district is one of 43 in Michigan whose credit ratings have been downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service. Wayland and Allegan both were downgraded from A1 to A2. Such downgrades can increase a district’s cost to borrow money, which may be problematic if Wayland continues on its...

Allison Getty shooting for big volleyball season at Northwood

August 31, 2015

Former Wayland High School volleyball and basketball star Allison Getty will lead the Northwood University squad this fall. Getty, who earned Class B all-state honors for Wayland in the team's near state championship season of 2013, was named honorable mention on the All-GLIAC honors team in 2014. She led team...

Two ex-Wildcat standouts counted on heavily at Davenport

August 31, 2015

Former Wayland High School standouts Molly Lameyer and Krissy Dill will be two key returning players for the Davenport University volleyball team this fall. The Panthers last year took their first Wolverine Hoosier Conference regular season championship and they won the NAIA regionals. Unfortunately, they graduated two of their top...

Five former prep grid standouts listed on collegiate rosters

August 31, 2015

At least five local high school graduates are listed on college football rosters in Michigan this fall. Three of the five are affiliated with schools in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) while the other two are on the roster at Northwood University in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Association...

Ali Martus continues streak of sub-80 scores for 18 holes

August 31, 2015

The Wayland varsity girls’ golf team finished fourth Monday among nine schools at the Zeeland East Invitational at the West Ottawa Golf Course. Wildcat senior ace Ali Martus continued her torrid pace on the links, finishing under 80 for 18 holes for the fourth consecutive outing. She carded a 79...

House panel alleges Reps. Gamrat, Courser guilty of coverup

August 31, 2015

The Detroit News today is reporting that a Michigan House of Representatives report maintains that State Reps. Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat “misused” their offices, staff and taxpayer resources to cover up their extra-marital affair. Gamrat is a freshman Republican lawmaker from Plainwell who represents Hopkins, Watson and Martin townships...

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