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Julia Sturvist chosen Wayland Main Street/DDA Director

Julia Sturvist has been selected as the new Main Street/DDA Director, succeeding Ingrid Miller, who left last month to take a job in Grand Rapids. Sturvist received her bachelor’s degree…

Editor July 13, 2019

Columns

Yes It’s True: Jim Bouton and ‘Ball Four’ told us the truth

“Here lies David T. Young. Dave tried to tell us the truth. We didn’t want to hear it.” — My request for my tombstone epitath The playwright George Bernard Shaw…

Editor July 12, 2019

Obituaries

Celebration of Life luncheon for Tony Kramer is Aug. 3

A Celebration of Life luncheon for Chef Tony Kramer, a 2005 graduate of Wayland High School, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Baker…

Editor July 12, 2019

Obituaries

Former Moline Baptist pastor, the Rev. James Reese dies

Former Moline Baptist pastor the Rev. James Reese died Friday, July 5, at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife, Adrienne (nee Kerr) of 62 years; daughter…

Editor July 11, 2019

Columns

Army Bob: It’s the American Constitution & flag, stupid

Among the Founding Fathers were 14 who owned slaves; thus those who drafted, signed and published the American Constitution must be shunned and the Constitution rendered null and void. The…

Editor July 11, 2019

Articles

Leighton balks at adopting local fireworks ordinance

Though the City of Wayland is considering a local fireworks ordinance, the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening decided against moving forward with such a move. Township Trustee John Hooker said,…

Editor July 11, 2019

Community Notices

Woman who drowned in Gun Lake was Laura Smith, 66

The Barry County Sheriff’s dive team and Hastings firefighters recovered the body of Laura Smith, 66, of Middleville, who apparently drowned in Gun Lake Thursday afternoon. Barry County Sheriff Dar…

Editor July 11, 2019

Columns

Dorr Library programs, services, materials appeal to all

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fifth in a series of columns penned by Dorr Township Library Board President Rachel Vote explaining the Aug. 6 request for one mill for the…

Editor July 11, 2019

Articles

Martin Twp. learns recycling costs continuing to climb

The cost of recycling will increase even more next year in Allegan County and the Martin Township Board Wednesday evening agreed to up its contribution from $36 to $40 per…

Editor July 10, 2019

Columns

Basura: Trump’s relationship with Jeff Epstein smells bad

“I’ve known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy. He’s a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do,…

Editor July 10, 2019