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Rep. Rigas already delivers what she promised district
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. State Rep. Angela Rigas "You get what you pay for." — John Arbuckle in…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Fund-raiser is Sunday for WHS grad Sarah Shanks
Sarah Shanks A fund-raiser for the late Sarah Clawson Shanks will take place Sunday afternoon and evening at the Wayland Hotel. Shanks, formerly from Dorr and a Wayland High School…
Posted inObituaries
Hopkins sports booster Ben Schulz dies unexpectedly
Benjamin (Ben) Gale Schulz, 49, of Hopkins, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 1. Whether it was tearing apart a bathroom out of the blue while his wife was gone, to gifting…
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Watson hires its 3rd zoning officer in more than a year
James Davis Watson Township hired its third zoning enforcement officer in a little more than a year by appointing James Davis to the position Thursday evening. He succeeds Evan Stuart,…
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Village of Martin can’t use volunteer crossing guards
The Village of Martin has been notified that it cannot use volunteer crossing guards until they complete proper crossing guard training. "Please know that we are working hard to get…
Posted inSports
Ainsworth, Nyp lead Cornerstone hoops win
Carter Nyp Wayland High School graduate Cory Ainsworth scored 30 points to lead Cornerstone University to a 99-90 victory over U of M Dearborn Wednesday. Teammate Carter Nyp, also a…
Posted inColumns
Army Bob: Constitutional rights, or suggestions?
by Robert M. Traxler “The Constitution is not absolute, the Bill of Rights is a suggestion,” a mantra of the progressive/socialist legions, the modern Abraham Lincoln Brigade, an American volunteer…
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Wildcat boys set school bowling records in win
There was a lot of hot bowling by both Wayland boys and girls Wednesday afternoon at the Rock 'N Bowl Lanes. The guys won 28-2 and the girls 27.5 to…
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‘Round Up’ yields $4,650 for Christian Neighbors pantry
Harding's Market Wayland customers and associates collected contributions during the store's December Round Up, which allowed the presentation of a $4,650 check to Aimee VanTuienen, director of Wayland Christian Neighbors…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) South Park on 142nd Avenue west of downtown Dorr. The cover photo shows the facility from…