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Army Bob: Crime rate decreases when criminals are locked up

August 6, 2015

by Robert M. Traxler There are no criminals; there is only a criminal nation or society that made the criminal. It is better and much cheaper to send those convicted of drug-related crimes to rehab than it is to incarcerate them. There is no need for prisons as electronic monitoring...

Watson approves zoning change for Otsego Crane and Hoist

August 6, 2015

A zoning change to enable Otsego Crane and Hoist to expand and use property in back for trucks to turn around was approved by the Watson Township Board Thursday evening. The board voted 4-0 with Clerk Kellie Morris absent to approve the July 22 recommendation of the Planning Commission to...

Memorial service will be Saturday for Doug Wind of Hopkins

August 6, 2015

Douglas G. Wind, 70, of Hopkins, formerly of Wyoming, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, at his home. Doug was born on May 5, 1945, in Wyoming to Henry and Doris (Poyser) Wind. He served our country during Vietnam in the Army. In 1971, he married Marlene Tollefson and she survives. Doug...

Democracy Tree: Pro-Choice movement finally strikes back

August 5, 2015

“Birth control is important across the political spectrum, to Democratic women, to Republican women, and to Independent women… birth control is the cornerstone of women’s health, their ability to get an education, and their economic security.” — State Rep. Winnie Brinks, D-Grand Rapids It's a purely political ploy by the...

Wayland schools set open houses before academic year start

August 5, 2015

School begins on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Wayland, Hopkins and Martin. Wayland Union Schools have scheduled open houses to enable families to visit their children’s school buildings the week before. Open houses will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at Wayland Middle School, (choose from 4-5:30 or...

Editorial

We need forward thinking for energy, not business as usual

August 5, 2015

To the editor: I am concerned with Michigan’s energy future and am writing in opposition to House Bill 4297 ( Nesbitt) and Senate Bill 438 (Proos). We have an opportunity to step positively into the future protecting the environment, our health and becoming less dependent on others for our energy...

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 178

August 5, 2015

25 Years Ago — Aug. 8, 1990 The August primary election turnout was light, but Allegan County voters overwhelmingly approved implementation of an emergency 911 phone system. Republican Party primary winners were John Engler for governor, Bill Schuette for U.S. Senate, Paul Hillegonds for state representative, and William VanRegenmorter for...

Green Acres assisted living facility open house will be Sept. 2

August 4, 2015

The Green Acres assisted living facility on East Superior Street will have its grand opening from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1. The actual address is 298 Kay Lane off East Superior, across the street from the high school. Administrator Jenny Osentoski Barker said the public is welcome...

Ranger Rick: U.S. is No. 1 in debt, even worse than Greece

August 4, 2015

As much as Ranger Rick has his opinions diametrically opposed to the author of this “on-line rag” (his words, not mine), I think we both realize the U.S. is in dire straits in terms of debt. My idea is government spends too much, regulates too much, and generally screws everything...

Adults now will have to pay $5 to get into WHS athletic events

August 4, 2015

All adults attending Wayland High School athletic events will be charged $5 apiece, starting with the 2015-16 academic year. Wayland students (with ID or accompanied by an adult) and children under age 5 will continue to be allowed to attend free of charge. The school district for two years followed...

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