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Lame-duck legislators ignore wishes of the voters

December 1, 2018

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. “No man, woman or child is safe as long as the State Legislature is in session.” — James Wasserman The dirty tricks in Lansing are hiding in plain sight these days with a...

Wayland native Kenneth Pratt, 94, dies in Plainwell

December 1, 2018

Wayland native Kenneth I. Pratt, 94, of Parchment, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Life Care Center of Plainwell. Ken was born April 24, 1924, in Wayland, the son of Ray and Beatrice (Everhart) Pratt. He was an Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II and worked as a store...

Pedestrian struck by vehicle on U.S.-131 expressway

December 1, 2018

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on northbound U.S.-131 expressway near the Shelbyville exit (No. 59) Northbound Friday afternoon. Traffic was shut down by authorities for almost an hour and a half after the incident occurred at about 3:40 p.m. Motorists were diverted off the freeway south of the...

Funeral Dec. 4 for Dorothy Knudsen, 88, of Hopkins

December 1, 2018

Dorothy Bernice Knudsen, 88 of Hopkins, died Thursday, Nov. 29, at Sentinel Pointe Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. Dorothy was born Oct. 16, 1930, in Winthrop, Mass., the daughter of the late Augustus and Veronica (Blakely) Evans and the wife of the late Donald E. Knudsen. She spent her working...

Wildcats win hoops opener despite woes against press

November 30, 2018

Cory Ainsworth It's a safe bet that Wayland head varsity basketball coach Mike Hudson will be drilling his charges on breaking a full-court trapping press after his team's 58-44 season opening triumph over Lowell Friday night. The Wildcats unveiled a strong zone defense that exploits their height and a very...

Funeral will be Dec. 8 in Lapeer for Gwen Robinson

November 30, 2018

Gwendolyn Robinson, age 76, of Dorr, died Tuesday, Nov. 27. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends and co-workers and living her life to the fullest. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, John Robinson; children Glendene (Eric) Lahr, and Arthur (Heidi Fink) Robinson; grandchildren Jordan, Andrew, Jacob,...

Columns

Army Bob: Founders were wise with electoral college

November 29, 2018

The map shows us that those old dead guys who established our constitutional democracy were very perceptive. The founders were concerned that the states of Virginia, New York and Pennsylvania could run the nation, and the 10 smaller states would suffer, so they came up with the concept of a...

Dorr Board postpones action on marijuana ordinance

November 29, 2018

Treasurer Jim Martin shows a chart indicating the township's revenue sharing totals. The Dorr Township Board Thursday night decided to take a "wait and see" attitude on the issue of allowing local marijuana dispensaries, but it was clear officials are opposed to them. After voters statewide approved a ballot proposal...

Dorr wastewater agreement debate recalls old wounds

November 29, 2018

Terry Rios A proposed resolution to sign a contract with the Dorr-Leighton Wastewater Authority rekindled old issues from almost a decade ago for the Dorr Township Board Thursday evening. The board voted 5-2 to proceed with signing the agreement, but not without a great deal of acrimony that recalled a...

Funeral Dec. 1 for Shelbyville man Alton Rackett, 92

November 29, 2018

Alton E. Rackett, age 92, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Nov. 27. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita. Surviving are his sons, Dennis Rackett, Cary and Marilyn Rackett; and grandson, Cary Rackett. The family will greet visitors from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the...

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