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Leighton Township officials press on with plans for a new hall

Leighton Township officials Thursday night voted to proceed with plans to have a new township hall built adjacent to the Leighton District Library. Supervisor Steve Deer said the final bill…

Editor November 12, 2015

Columns

We’re bringing back the Great Society to fight crime in the U.S.

by Robert M. Traxler According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), we as a nation need a special Domestic Terrorism Council to protect us from libertarians, constitutionalists and conservatives. The…

Editor November 12, 2015

Articles

Growing Leighton Twp. approves condos, rezoning request

Leighton Township continues to grow, particularly in residential units, and the Township Board Thursday night gave final approval to an eight-unit condo site off 144th Avenue. Developer Ron Van Singel…

Editor November 12, 2015

Articles

Marijuana exchange attorney proposes Martin alternative ordinance

The continuing saga of a medical marijuana exchange in downtown Shelbyville is in a holding pattern again. Thomas Lavigne of Cannabis Counsel, attorney for CDXX Boutique owners Jerry Dan Patrick…

Editor November 11, 2015

Articles

New Martin Twp. Clerk will be tested with March 8 special election

The Martin Township Board Wednesday night welcomed new Clerk Rachelle Smit, who officially start full-time duties on Jan. 1 Smit will have to hit the ground running in preparation for…

Editor November 11, 2015

Articles

Library official wants to save old Martin building if Dollar General arrives

Because Dollar General is negotiating with the Village of Martin to locate a store where Boysen’s used to be, Library Board Vice President Alice Kelsey wants to find a way…

Editor November 11, 2015

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 191

25 Years Ago — Nov. 14, 1990 Martin insurance agent Ken Bleeker was pictured on the front page of the Globe with a glass of water in celebration of not…

Editor November 11, 2015

Features

Kindergartners skype WHS grad, soldier in Qatar on Veterans’ Day

For Veteran's Day, Kim Anderson's kindergarten class from Baker Elementary School held a skype session with Wayland High School graduate (Class of 2012), Lexi Hott, who is stationed in Qatar…

Editor November 11, 2015

Features

Martin Junior High student win Lions local peace poster contest

"Martin Junior High Art Students took part in the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest this fall. Students ages 11 to 13 were eligible to enter. Dominic Speed's Share Peace…

Editor November 11, 2015

Editorial

If we like free market, we must accept quality people leaving us

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. The recent news about the Belding Library trying to lure Natalie Bazan away from…

Editor November 10, 2015