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Wayland band willing to take dunk tank plunges Saturday

July 11, 2015

As the annual Main Street celebration approaches this Saturday, it appears some members of the headliner band Wayland are stepping up to volunteer for the dunk tank besides provide music. Mayor Tim Bala announced that he and other city officials are seeking “celebrities” willing to get themselves wet for a...

Funeral Thursday for Jon Bednarsky of Moline, who died of heart attack

July 11, 2015

Tragedy struck a Moline family for the second time in less than three years with the death of Jon Bednarsky Friday morning. His daughter, Samantha, found him on the floor of the bathroom. He apparently died of a heart attack at age 54. His wife, Brenda, died at age 52...

Robert J. Minnema, 62, of Wayland passes

July 10, 2015

Robert John Minnema Sr., age 62, of Wayland, died Thursday, July 9. Robert was retired after 40 years at Knoll Group, Local 1615 United Brotherhood of Carpenters. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Geralyn; children, Robert Jr., Michael, Jeffrey, Kimberly (Jason) Gulch. Funeral service will be announced...

Let’s retire runner-up sign and brag only about being No. 1

July 10, 2015

“It ain’t braggin’ if it’s true. Muhammed Ali said that. Back when he was a young man. Back when he was Cassius Clay. Before he had too many fights and left his brain inside the ring…” — Dan Bern The first time I ever saw a sign welcoming a motorist...

Arny Rodriguez to open Acqua In Vino wine and cheese shop

July 10, 2015

Working is progressing on the building that will house a specialty grocery store and wine and cheese shop behind the vacant blue building on South Main Street next to Harlequin Hair Fashions. Acqua In Vino Owner Arnaldo (Arny) Rodriguez (pictured) is no stranger to...

Miss Hopkins crown polishes off terrific year for Sam Ludlam

July 9, 2015

It's been a terrific year for Hopkins High School graduate Samantha Ludlam (left). She is shown here receiving the sash from previous winner Haley Gilder for being selected Miss Hopkins 2015 at the annual Fourth of July celebration. Ludlam this academic year also was elected vice president of the Michigan...

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Army Bob: Being offended becoming our national pastime

July 9, 2015

by Robert M. Traxler Ban it, limit it, destroy it, condemn it, and change it. What am I referring to? Who cares, as long as “it” is an act or object that makes “some people uncomfortable.” Our right to be free of what some folks call offensive objects, symbols, words,...

Leighton considers local ordinance regulating golf cart use

July 9, 2015

A petition bearing 86 signatures has prompted Leighton Township officials to consider a local ordinance permitting, but regulating use of golf carts and off-road vehicles on certain streets. The Michigan State Legislature passed a law last January on golf carts use and an ORV law has been on the books...

Leighton Twp. opts out of paying MTA membership dues

July 9, 2015

The Leighton Township Board has been wrestling with the issue of paying its annual dues to the Michigan Townships Association, and this year it is opting out of its membership. The board Thursday night voted unanimously not to pay the $3,612 in annual dues to the MTA, essentially for the...

Funeral Monday for ex-Door Brothers co-owner Marv Door

July 9, 2015

Marvin Door, age 82, of Cutlerville, formerly of Wayland,died Wednesday, July 8. Marv was born in Moline on Jan. 26, 1933, the youngest of 13 children to John and Anna Door. Along with his brothers, Ed and Chet, Marv owned Door Brothers Lumber Company. He went on to work for...

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