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Recycling director asks Watson Township to join program

Though Watson Township does not take part in the Allegan County recycling program, Resource Recovery Director Ben Williams rolled out the welcome mat Thursday night at the Township Board meeting.…

Editor February 4, 2016

Columns

Army Bob: Don’t bet the farm on prosecuting Mrs. Clinton

Let’s say for argument sake the FBI has come to the point where it finds sufficient evidence exists to refer its investigation on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to…

Editor February 4, 2016

Obituaries

Graveside service for Roger Benit will be Friday, Feb. 12

Roger Lee Benit, age 79, of Dorr, died Wednesday, Feb. 3. Roger served in the U.S. Navy and retired from General Motors. Roger is survived by his son Scott Benit;…

Editor February 4, 2016

Articles

Michelle Harris elected chair of Watson Plan Commission

Michelle Harris last month was elected chairwoman of the Watson Township Planning Commission. She succeeds David Carter, who has decided to step down after serving for 15 years. Troy Baker…

Editor February 4, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcat rollers dominate South Christian, now 13-1 overall

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team dominated Grand Rapids South Christian from start to finish 29-1 Thursday at Spectrum Lanes and ran its overall season record to 13-1. It began…

Editor February 4, 2016

Articles

D.K. Sprague retires as chairman 24 years of Gun Lake Tribe

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake Tribe) (Tribe) has announced the retirement of David K. (D.K.) Sprague as chairman. Sprague served as chairman since his initial election by…

Editor February 4, 2016

Columns

Basura: The awful offal on the highway near a slaughterhouse

In 1968, as a 21-year-old sophomore at Grand Valley State in West Michigan, my girlfriend (wife to be) and our friend JV went to the Embassy Bar, a bit further…

Editor February 4, 2016

Sports

Wayland boys’ hoops team to play in ‘Showcase’ Saturday

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team will be one of 10 teams to take part Saturday in the second annual Red Hawks Showcase at Grand Rapids Union High School. The…

Editor February 4, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcat bowlers absorb 1st dual match loss of season

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team finally tasted defeat Tuesday in Hudsonville against Unity Christian, 18-12, but rebounded the following day to take out Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 27.5 to…

Editor February 3, 2016

Obituaries

Visitation and funeral for Paul Hazen will be held Saturday

Paul J. Hazen, age 77, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Green Acres Assisted Living Center. Paul was born March 18, 1938 in Shelbyville to Lyle and Lola…

Editor February 3, 2016