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Petition drive launched with goal to halt fracking in Michigan

Petitions to ban fracking statewide are being distributed now after the Michigan Board of State Canvassers has approved the initiative’s format. LuAnne Kozma campaign director for the Committee to Ban…

Editor June 5, 2015

Community Notices

There is such a thing as a free lunch in Wayland this summer

The “Funtastic” summer series in the Wayland school district will get under way next week, starting at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 8, at the Wayland City Park, with the Great…

Editor June 5, 2015

Columns

Army Bob: Poll says Arabs give 81% approval rating for ISIS

Perhaps the Obama Administration should read a recent survey conducted by Al Jazeera that found 81% of the Arabs polled saying they support The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria…

Editor June 4, 2015

Articles

Watson Twp. is test case for Consumers ‘mongoose’ lights

Because a state law about street lighting is changing, Watson Township will be a test case for "mongoose" style lighting in rural agricultural areas. Matt McKeon, representative from Consumers Energy,…

Editor June 4, 2015

Features

Pickle Street veterinarian specializes in making house calls

He’s not Marcus Welby, but the newest veterinarian in town does make house calls. In fact, it’s his specialty, and he’s a local guy to boot. Dr. Henry…

Editor June 4, 2015

Articles

Jenny Osentoski administrator at Green Acres of Wayland

Jenny Osentoski has been named administrator of the new Green Acres Assisted Living Community opening soon on East Superior Street in Wayland. A lifelong resident of Wayland, Osentoski received her…

Editor June 4, 2015

Obituaries

Celebration of Life service set for Monday for Harry Raad, 79

Harry Raad, age 79 of Dorr, died Wednesday, June 3, after a brief battle with cancer. Harry worked at Keeler Brass, drove truck for Spartan Stores and Keebler. He became…

Editor June 4, 2015

Community Notices

County authorities seek help in locating 15-year-old runaway

The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about the location of 15-year-old Jordan English, white female, to please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (269) 673-0500. Jordan left…

Editor June 4, 2015

Obituaries

No services scheduled for Ila Smith, 82, of Wayland

Ila Smith, age 82 of Wayland, died Tuesday, June 2. Ila was a member of the Wayland VFW Auxiliary and The Red Hat Society. Ila is survived by her children;…

Editor June 3, 2015

Obituaries

Chris Fifelski, 56, of Kent City had many Dorr, Wayland ties

Services for a former local man, Christopher Fifelski, 56 of Kent City, will be Friday and Saturday in Dorr and Wayland. Fifelski died Monday, June 1. Chris was a devoted…

Editor June 3, 2015