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It ain’t braggin’ if it’s true: I told you so about Gamrat May 15

EDITOR'S NOTE: At the risk of crowing "I told you so," the following is an editorial written by yours truly and appearing on Townbroadcast May 15. It should be read…

Editor August 7, 2015

Articles

State Rep. Gamrat being investigated in alleged affair coverup

An MLive story written by Jonathan Oosting this morning reports State Reps. Cindy Gamrat and Todd Courser are being investigated for using their staff members to help them cover up…

Editor August 7, 2015

Articles

Wayland students grades 7-12 to use iPad Air instead of iPad2

Beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year, Wayland Union Schools will provide every student in grades 7-12 with an iPad Air, replacing the old iPad2, which this year will be used…

Editor August 7, 2015

Columns

Army Bob: Crime rate decreases when criminals are locked up

by Robert M. Traxler There are no criminals; there is only a criminal nation or society that made the criminal. It is better and much cheaper to send those convicted…

Editor August 6, 2015

Articles

Watson approves zoning change for Otsego Crane and Hoist

A zoning change to enable Otsego Crane and Hoist to expand and use property in back for trucks to turn around was approved by the Watson Township Board Thursday evening.…

Editor August 6, 2015

Obituaries

Memorial service will be Saturday for Doug Wind of Hopkins

Douglas G. Wind, 70, of Hopkins, formerly of Wyoming, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, at his home. Doug was born on May 5, 1945, in Wyoming to Henry and Doris (Poyser)…

Editor August 6, 2015

Columns

Democracy Tree: Pro-Choice movement finally strikes back

“Birth control is important across the political spectrum, to Democratic women, to Republican women, and to Independent women… birth control is the cornerstone of women’s health, their ability to get…

Editor August 5, 2015

Community Notices

Wayland schools set open houses before academic year start

School begins on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Wayland, Hopkins and Martin. Wayland Union Schools have scheduled open houses to enable families to visit their children’s school buildings the week before.…

Editor August 5, 2015

Editorial

We need forward thinking for energy, not business as usual

To the editor: I am concerned with Michigan’s energy future and am writing in opposition to House Bill 4297 ( Nesbitt) and Senate Bill 438 (Proos). We have an opportunity…

Editor August 5, 2015

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 178

25 Years Ago — Aug. 8, 1990 The August primary election turnout was light, but Allegan County voters overwhelmingly approved implementation of an emergency 911 phone system. Republican Party primary…

Editor August 5, 2015