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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

July 10, 2019

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 13, 1994 Agnes Rewa, Ester Wagner and Margaret Weber, with their teacher at Dorr School. Wayland High School freshman Kalene Ann Reahm, 14, was killed on Gun Lake July 4 when...

Ranger Rick: A tribute to automotive legend Lee Iacocca

July 9, 2019

Last week the renowned auto executive, Mr. Lee Iacocca, died at age 92. What an outstanding force in automotive history! He realized in the early 1960s there was a market not being served — a "young person's car" — one that was affordable, sexy, and sporty. The Ford Mustang was...

City planners working on signs, OK concrete addition

July 9, 2019

Scott Coulter Wayland City Planning Commission members and Zoning Enforcement Administrator Lori Castello of Professional Code Inspections continue to work on changes for the local sign ordinance. Amendments are needed because the U.S. Supreme Court not long ago made a ruling that will affect many communities’ regulations. For the most...

Memorial service will be later for Brian Cook, 64

July 8, 2019

Brian Cook, age 64, of Wayland, died Thursday, June 27. He will be missed by sons Brian and Jeremy Cook, siblings Robert (Loretta) Cook of Arizona, David (Victoria) Cook of Hastings, and Bruce (Mary) Cook of Middleville and special cousin Christine (Mark) Mol of Edmore; many nieces, nephews and friends;...

Police chief’s attempt at transparency is welcome

July 7, 2019

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. New Wayland Police Chief Mark Garnsey deserved a better result after his attempt to do the right thing during a big police operation on Maple Street last Monday. Garnsey put out a very public...

Columns

One Small Voice: I ain’t gonna bully nobody again

July 7, 2019

by Lynn Mandaville Sometimes the way my mind works jars me. Such was the case this morning. I’d had another, all-too-regular break in the night. Two hours of insomnia from two to four AM. I couldn’t turn my brain off. I was actually thinking about our president’s feelings! Can you...

Service Tuesday for Anthony Rakowski, 76, of Dorr

July 6, 2019

Anthony Steven Joseph Rakowski, 76, of Dorr, died earlier this month. The son of Theodore and Charlotte (Kyowski) Rakowski, he was born Oct. 31, 1942, grew up in Wyoming and attended Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and Catholic Central High School, joining the Army shortly after graduating. In the...

Yes It’s True: Let’s embrace rules making voting easier

July 5, 2019

The late John Fehsenfeld, superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District, once told political forum candidates that government exists for the benefit of the people, not for the convenience of public officials. His admonition was about both candidates opposing a proposal that would make their jobs more tedious or difficult,...

Celebration of life delayed for Manda DeGroot-Adgate

July 5, 2019

Amanda N. DeGroot-Adgate, 39, of Wayland, died Tuesday, July 2. Manda was strong willed and determined. Over the last couple of years she had taken great strides to improve her life and that of her children. She was very proud of her accomplishments and had much more to add to...

Columns

Army Bob: Dorr term limits excuse to delete political enemies

July 5, 2019

by Robert M. Traxler A recent editorial in Townbroadcast brought up the subject of service to our local governments in a discussion about who is qualified and how long folks should be allowed to serve our local, state, and national governments. The current term limits movement started in the 1990s....

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