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Pine Street Principal Jennifer Moushegian to retire

The Wayland Union School District is accepting the retirements of two administrators at the end of the 2018-19 academic year. As reported earlier this month, Steeby Elementary Principal Mike Haverdink…

Editor March 27, 2019

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — March 30, 1994 Allegan County Environmental Health Director Bill Hinz has reported…

Editor March 27, 2019

Obituaries

Celebration of life Thursday for Dick Griffin, 69, of Dorr

Richard “Dick” Griffin, age 69, died Monday March 25. Dick is survived by his wife, Karen, and their children Michele, Jaci (Rick), and Greg (Jodi); grandchildren Brittany, Andrew, Jacob, Courtney,…

Editor March 27, 2019

Columns

One Small Voice: Congress, not America, is rotting

The release of the Mueller Report was an anticlimax for me. Though I did not expect a full-blown condemnation of the president, I did expect some definitive evidence of explicit…

Editor March 26, 2019

Community Notices

Orangeville Township to take up de-icing ordinance

by Austin Marsman In response to pressure from community members, the Orangeville Township Board plans to vote on an ordinance on use of bubblers/aerators, at its next meeting at 7…

Editor March 26, 2019

Community Notices

Arena’s Pizza in Martin closed due to burst pipes

by Austin Marsman The Martin location of Arena's Pizza will be closed for a third consecutive night Tuesday because of the discovery of burst pipes. A post on the restaurant's Facebook page…

Editor March 26, 2019

Columns

Ranger Rick: President Trump deserves an apology

Contrary to what I told my friend Army Bob what my subject would be for this edition, the weekend news has changed my subject matter. To you folks who hoped…

Editor March 26, 2019

Community Notices

Statewide tornado drill will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday

The Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division will conduct a Statewide Tornado Drill at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27. Allegan County Emergency Management applauds this effort and encourages everyone to participate in…

Editor March 26, 2019

Community Notices

Wayland BP gas station now under new ownership

Wayland BP gas station's previous owners, Tom and Pam Damveld, and MaryJo Damveld (spouse of the recently deceased Mike Damveld) have retired after many years. The business was acquired last…

Editor March 26, 2019

Community Notices

WHS Student Council wins 3 awards at conference

Twenty-one Wayland High School Student Council members attended the MASC/MAHS State Conference Saturday at the Amway in Grand Rapids. The Wayland Student Council won three awards: Award of Excellence Exceptional Service…

Editor March 25, 2019