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Yes It Is, It’s True: Cell phones bring out our best, worst

March 24, 2019

Cell phones have brought out the best and the worst in people since they invaded our society more than three decades ago. They bring out the best when they are used as tools to have save lives in critical incidents. They bring out the worst when they are just toys...

Marriage equality pioneers talk to Allegan Co. Dems

March 23, 2019

Marsha Caspar, now 57, and Glenna DeJong, 58, were the first same sex couple legally married in the State of Michigan, presented their story in Allegan at "Donuts with Democrats" put on recently by the Allegan County Democratic Party. The pair now lives in Saugatuck and is active in the continued...

Presley Hudson’s college career ends vs. MSU, 88-87

March 23, 2019

The amazing women's collegiate basketball career of Wayland High School graduate Presley Hudson came to an end Saturday afternoon when Central Michigan lost to Michigan State in an 88-87 nail-biter. The Chippewas concluded their campaign with a 25-8 record in the first round of the NCAA tournament at South Bend,...

Barry County Planning to discuss Spoor special use

March 22, 2019

by Austin Marsman Lucas Spoor There will be a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in Hastings of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss an application made by Lucas Spoor with Legacy Properties LLC and owner of The Landing on Gun Lake Marina. The application asks to...

Dorr Trustee Tuinstra’s micro-managing persists

March 22, 2019

John Tuinstra ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Dorr Township Trustee John Tuinstra just can’t seem to let go of his persistent disease of micro-managing. It seemed harmless enough Thursday night at the Township Board meeting, but he asked Fire...

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Army Bob: We mustn’t pay for failures of socialism

March 22, 2019

The economy of most of Asia is booming. China came up with a system of government that allows a small amount of free enterprise capitalism, as did Viet Nam, and others. Asia looked around and saw Japan, South Korea and more nations modernizing at warp speed; medical care, diet, housing,...

Jackie Straub, Frank & Marilyn Bastian join Hall

March 21, 2019

Jackie Straub Jackie Straub and Frank and Marilyn Bastian will be inducted as newest members of the Wayland Union Schools Alumni Hall of Fame at the Scholastic Honors Night Celebration, April 16. Ms. Straub, who died of cancer several years ago, will be inducted posthumously with her brother, Robert Bilski...

Dorr OKs 2019-20 fiscal year budget nearly $1.3 million

March 21, 2019

The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening adopted a fiscal year 2019-20 budget of nearly $1.3 million, with anticipated revenues and expenditures just about even. The board originally believed to be spending $3,360 less than taking in revenue of $1,296.950, but members agreed to last-minute budget adjustments of $15,000 for updating...

Fire destroys excavator in Hopkins Township

March 21, 2019

The Hopkins Area Fire Department Wednesday responded to an excavator on fire in Hopkins Township. The heavy machinery was a total loss but no injuries occurred from the incident. Wayland Fire and Allegan Fire were also on scene with off road apparatus. (Photos supplied by the Hopkins Area Fire Department)

Pat Rowley’s husband dies at age 86 in Arizona

March 21, 2019

John "Red" Rowley, age 86, of Casa Grande, AZ, formerly of Comstock Park, died Sunday March 3. He is survived by his wife, Pat Rowley, who was a longtime physical education teacher, coach and guidance counselor at Wayland High School. Also surviving are step daughter Pam Smiley, grandson Eric Pelfresne,...

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