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Throw the rascals Tuinstra and Senneker out in August 2016
The ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. The problems of gridlock and poisonous…
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Wayland house was raided after Allegan man’s arraignment
Ronald Clouse, 53, of Allegan, was arrested June 12 on 10 counts of various violations of the sex offender registration law. His duplex house across the street from Wayland City…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Intern Molly Walker chosen Henika District Library director
Molly Walker, who has served as as an intern at the Henika District Library for the last four months, has been selected as its director. Walker, who is working on…
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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 172
25 Years Ago — July 4, 1990 Jim Orlowski, who had coached varsity basketball at Grand Rapids West Catholic, was named varsity basketball coach for Wayland. Orlowski, who had a…
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Hopkins Girl Scout leads ‘Caps for a Cause’ recycling drive
Heidi Gilder, a student in the Hopkins school district, is leading the charge in a Girl Scout project to recycle plastic caps. Gilder appeared before the Dorr Township Board Tuesday…
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First phase of Dorr skate park approved by Township Board
The first phase of installing a skate park at North Park in Dorr Township was approved Tuesday by the Dorr Township Board. Chris Gesink, representing the Parks Commission, outlined plans…
Posted inObituaries
Memorial service Aug. 29 for Gun Lake artist Art Smith, 89
Art Dale Smith, 89, of Gun Lake, died Sunday morning June 28, at home. Art was born May 19, 1926, in Kalamazoo, the son of Paul S. Smith and Florence…
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Feud between Dorr Twp, Clerk, Trustee gets even worse
Dorr Township Clerk Brian Boot gave a heartfelt apology for his role in the Township Board’s reputation for bad behavior in public meetings, but then he and Trustee John Tuinstra…
Posted inColumns
Ranger Rick: There’s more to story about Confederate flag
Since the general public is so poorly educated about history, the confusion and anger swirling about concerning the Confederate flag, let’s examine the facts. The battle flag of the Army…
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Local entertainer Harland ‘Frank’ Stanley passes at 68
Harlard "Frank" Stanley, 68, of Wayland, went to "Hillbilly Heaven" Monday, June 29. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He loved to make…