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State Legislature doesn’t give a damn about what you think

May 22, 2015

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. When I was a youngster, I was inspired by Lincoln’s immortal words about “government of the people, by the people and for the people.” I was taught that the heart of democracy is letting...

Columns

Army Bob: Overused, overhyped words only muddle debate

May 22, 2015

Words have power, words have meaning, words can condemn or inspire. Let’s take a look at the word racist; it is a vile word, an insulting word, and a word some may use with pride. Most of us are very careful not do anything that would earn the label of...

Services will be Saturday for Barry Mathews, 61, of Shelbyville

May 21, 2015

Barry E. Mathews of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, May 19, at the Magnum Care Nursing Home in Hastings. He was 61. Mr. Mathews was born September 14, 1953, in Atlanta, Ga., the son of Eugene and Louise (Price) Mathews. Surviving are his wife: Dorothy “Dottie”; five children: Gavin and Rachel Mathews,...

Then and Now addition fund-raising campaign to start July 1

May 21, 2015

Dorr Township Library Director Natalie Bazan has announced the fund-raising campaign on behalf of the Then and Now Historical Library addition will begin July 1. Bazan and Library Board President Peg Otto told the Dorr Township Board last month they want to oversee a project in which an addition...

Democracy Tree: State Legislature continues war on unions

May 21, 2015

State Rep. Amanda Price (R-89) this week introduced House Bill 4630, co-sponsored by Rep. Gary Glenn (R-98). The proposal is to amend Public Act 150 of 1962 which laid down employer rules for dealing with replacement workers during a labor dispute, commonly known as “scabs.” Price’s amendment would eliminate the...

Martin has 2 woodworking projects on top in state contest

May 21, 2015

Industrial arts instructor George Williston worked diligently with his woodworking classes this year, and 16 projects were entered into the regional woodworking competition May 9. Martin had 13 projects that advanced to the state competition May 16 and two projects finished on top. (Photo supplied)

Former Wayland City Treasurer Rose Marie Feldwisch, 94, dies

May 20, 2015

Former Wayland City Treasurer Rose Marie (Durkee) Feldwisch, of Mt. Pleasant died Tuesday, May 19, at Isabella County Medical Care Facility. She was 94. A 1939 graduate of Wayland High School, she was married to Alois "Fred" Feldwisch for 59 years. They lived in Wayland until 2000, when they moved...

Wildcats’ Nick Losinger finishes tied for 8th with 82 in district tourney

May 20, 2015

Wayland’s Nick Losinger carded an 82 for 18 holes of play in the Class B district golf tournament Wednesday at the Centennial Acres Golf Course in Sunfield. The performance tied him for eighth place with four other golfers in the competition. Nick Carlson of Hamilton was individual medalist with a...

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 166

May 20, 2015

25 Years Ago — May 23, 1990 Daniel Craig Wooten, 19, of Plainwell, was apprehended by State Police troopers after a wild chase from the U.S.-131 exit at 142nd Avenue south through Wayland. Wooten was said to be traveling as high as 110 miles per hour and 60 through the...

Services will be Saturday evening for Barbara Edema, 47, of Wayland

May 20, 2015

Barbara M. (Patin) Edema, age 47, died Sunday, May 17, after a valiant fight with illness. Barb grew up in Sand Lake and moved to Wayland after marrying Terry, the love of her life. They met at work, fell in love, and have spent their lives happily together since with...

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