Posted inObituaries
No funeral or visitation for Teresa Jan Empie, 56, of Dorr
Teresa Jan (Sebright) Empie of Dorr, died Sunday at the family home. She was 56. Teresa was born in Martin Don and Joan Sebright on May 13, 1959. She graduated…
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Basura: America must continue to be a free and open society
The horrific terrorist attacks in Paris have gotten a lot of reaction. Some of that reaction, according to Madeleine Albright, is deeply disturbing. The former U.S. Secretary of State opines…
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Ranger Rick: Taking in Syrian refugees is idiotic and dangerous
The blow-back of allowing Syrian immigrants into the nation (at the time of this writing: approximately 10,000 “refugees”) prompted President Barack Obama to attack Republicans for their stance against the…
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Dorr Township approves new 3-year contract for recycling services
The Dorr Township Board Tuesday evening approved a new three-year contract for recycling services that includes a $25 per household annual surcharge for curbside pickup. Bob’s Disposal Service handles the…
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Moline residents protest traffic speeds in 12th Street residential area
A group of citizens who live in Moline appeared before the Dorr Township Board night to protest widespread speeding of cars and trucks on 12th Street coming off Division Avenue.…
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Dorr Township roads continue to deteriorate in wake of millage loss
It’s been more than six months since the Dorr Township Citizens’ Road Committee absorbed the defeat of a three-mill request in a special election, and local roads have only gotten…
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Seven WHS orchestra members take part in Meyer all-star concert
Wayland High School orchestra members (from left) sophomores Gabe Shafer (bass), Landon Kohtz (viola) and Matthew Gauthier viola), and juniors Emily Staple (violin) and Jennie Kerber (violin) represented Wayland at…
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Democracy Tree: Is Gov. Snyder sly or stupid on refugee question?
by Amy Kerr Hardin Following is an infographic from the White House outlining the rigorous (nine-part) screening process for refugees. If the Republican governors who wish to block refugee resettlement…
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Art Hop is Friday, Dec. 4, Christmas parade the following morning
The annual Art Hop celebration and Christmas parade is scheduled for Friday evening and Saturday morning, Dec. 4 and 5, in downtown Wayland. Art Hop will be held from 5…
Posted inEditorial
Will Allegan County’s largest employer follow the alarming pattern?
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. The news from Allegan County's largest employer continues to be both alarming and depressing.…