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Former Road Commission employee Paul Straus dies at 80

Paul Steven Straus, age 80, of Martin, died Saturday, Aug. 3. Paul, son of Clarence and Mildred (Kuhtic) Straus, worked for many years for the Allegan County Road Commission. He…

Editor August 6, 2019

Obituaries

Services set for Friday for Dawn Shoemaker of Hopkins

Dawn M. Shoemaker, aged 86, of Hopkins, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and more, died Friday, Aug. 2, in Wyoming. Dawn was born June 3, 1933 to Robert M. and…

Editor August 6, 2019

Community Notices

Firefighters limit Wayland Livestock Auction damage

The Livestock Auction House just north of the Wayland city limits caught fire this morning, but quick action by the Wayland and Leighton Fire Departments confined the damage to the…

Editor August 6, 2019

Columns

Yes, It’s True: Jeff Salisbury’s legacy is love, respect, integrity

…And the best that you can hope for is to die in your sleep." — Kenny Rogers, “The Gambler” "The greatest thing you will ever learn, is to love and…

Editor August 5, 2019

Articles

City of Wayland residents facing water rate increases

Water use rates in the City of Wayland will be increased if the City Council Aug. 19 agrees to adopt an ordinance. The council had a public hearing Monday night…

Editor August 5, 2019

Obituaries

Jeff Salisbury’s visitation, celebration of life set Thursday

Visitation and celebration of life for Jeff Salisbury apparently has been scheduled for Thursday afternoon and evening at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center, 870 East Superior St. Salisbury,…

Editor August 5, 2019

Columns

Basura: A tribute to the quiet heroes who are blood donors

“B-Negative. Are you talking about my attitude, or my blood type?” — A wounded Marine, 1967 It has been interesting to me to see the news coverage of people standing in…

Editor August 5, 2019

Community Notices

Wayland Union Schools launch ‘Parent University’ program

Wayland Union Schools is launching a new parent education program, "Parent University," this fall as part of the district’s strategic plan, The district last November held a public meeting to…

Editor August 5, 2019

Obituaries

Community activist, teacher, coach Jeff Salisbury dies at 70

Longtime Wayland High School teacher, coach and community activist Jeff Salisbury died at his home in his sleep early Sunday. He was 70. His son, Mike, posted this evening on…

Editor August 4, 2019

Columns

Yes It’s True: I say we must regulate, but not outlaw guns

“How many deaths will it take ‘til he knows that too many people have died?” — Bob Dylan, “Blowin’ in the Wind” I’m the kind of guy who believes the…

Editor August 4, 2019