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Bridge at Martin exit, No. 55, over U.S.-131 is now open

The bridge at the Martin exit, No. 55, for access to the east-west M-222 between Martin and Allegan now is open. The bridge was brought down last winter and has…

Editor May 22, 2015

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday for Marian Streb-Albers

Marian G. Streb-Albers, 70, of Dorr, died Friday, May 22. Marian, who was born on March 1, 1945, was an avid flower gardener. She enjoyed her time spent with friends.…

Editor May 22, 2015

Editorial

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

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…

Editor May 22, 2015

Columns

Army Bob: Overused, overhyped words only muddle debate

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…

Editor May 22, 2015

Obituaries

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

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.,…

Editor May 21, 2015

Articles

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

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…

Editor May 21, 2015

Columns

Democracy Tree: State Legislature continues war on unions

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…

Editor May 21, 2015

Community Notices

Martin has 2 woodworking projects on top in state contest

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…

Editor May 21, 2015

Obituaries

Former Wayland City Treasurer Rose Marie Feldwisch, 94, dies

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…

Editor May 20, 2015

Sports

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

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…

Editor May 20, 2015