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Army Bob: The Wall gives us an economy of force

February 8, 2019

The Wall! Not one cent for the wall, or as Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced, not more than one dollar for the immoral wall. Walls are immoral according to Speaker Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Wait, didn't they both vote funds for a wall on the border with Mexico...

Father of Dorr Township supervisor dies at age 90

February 8, 2019

James E. Miling of Grand Rapids, father of Dorr Township Supervisor Jeff Miling, died Tuesday, Feb. 5. He was 90. Jim served his country during the Korean War. He had a great love for the outdoors, and many happy memories camping and fishing on the mouth of the Two Hearted...

Service is Sunday for Jerry Bowerman, 68, of Dorr

February 8, 2019

Jerome “Jerry” Bowerman age 68 of Dorr, died Wednesday, Feb. 6. Jerry’s gruff exterior held a huge heart, that loved his family dearly and would do anything for his family and friends. He worked at Spartan Stores for 39 years. He was an avid reader, enjoyed travel with family, cook...

Woman driver found guilty in crash killing 5-year-old

February 7, 2019

Amber Collige A 34-year-old Wayland woman was found guilty this week in Allegan County Circuit Court of attempted operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, causing death. Amber Lea Collige, 34, had pleaded no contest to driving a fast food vehicle that struck and killed 5-year-old Blake Huffman riding a bicycle...

Lady Viking sophomore Kennedy Gill rolls a 224

February 7, 2019

Both the Hopkins boys' and girls' bowling teams blanked the depleted ranks of O-K Silver Conference opponent Wyoming Godwin Heights 30-0 Thursday afternoon and Brewhouse Lanes in Dorr. Godwin had a difficult time fielding a full team because it did not have school. Highlight of the competition was a 224...

Yes It Is, It’s True: We are spoiled, ignorant, uncaring

February 7, 2019

“The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” ― John Wooden During my walks with Bella the Wonderdog I think of John Wooden’s quote because I so often see rubbish and garbage strewn along the side of the road. And I wonder...

Fireworks ordinance for Watson doesn’t seem likely

February 7, 2019

A proposed ordinance to further regulate when fireworks can be launched in Watson Township doesn't appear to have a good chance of being adopted. Supervisor Kevin Travis Thursday evening presented a proposed ordinance to ban fireworks from being shot off from 1 to 8 a.m. on the days in which...

Funeral Saturday for tiny dancer Audrianna Church

February 7, 2019

Audrianna Church, age 4, died Tuesday, Feb. 5. Audrianna loved to dance, Doc McStuffins, and her family -- especially her brothers. She will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Jonathon Church and Brittany Dickson; brothers Jonathon Church Jr., Austin and Riley Horter, and Carter Dickson; grandparents Valorie and Jim Anderson;...

Local Food Truck success continues; volunteers sought

February 7, 2019

The Wayland Area Mobile Food Pantry (Food Truck) completed another successful year in 2018, providing fresh fruit and vegetables, along with other edible items to the local food insecure population. "Each month we provide food to between 70 and 110 families," said coordinator Coleen Young. "With an average of 3.5...

Icy roads lead to a return of area school closings

February 7, 2019

Students in local school districts have spent more days at home than in the classrooms over the past couple of weeks. Icy road conditions again shut down schools and made travel hazardous Thursday, making it six days off over the past nine days. Wayland made a valiant try, at first...

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