Posted inEditorial
Two ‘good guys’ part of the problem in Dorr Township
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Eighty percent of life is just showing up." — Woody Allen It's very difficult…
Posted inColumns
The Subterranean: ‘Death of Stalin’ more grim than funny
Review of The Death of Stalin *** out of five stars Currently on video and streaming by Walter G. Tarrow A historical reminder, and a cautionary tale, of the who,…
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It’s ludicrous to turn away a longtime public servant
An open letter to the people of Dorr Township: We in Dorr Township have become a laughing stock, thanks to a few members of our Township Board. Over and over…
Posted inObituaries
Funeral will be Monday for Sally Kipen, 70, of Wayland
Sally Ileene (Steele) Kipen, age 70, of Wayland, died Friday, June 29, at Green Acres. Born Dec. 10, 1947, in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of the late James…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Martin on watch after drunken man wanders into home
by Austin Marsman A family woke up from mid-afternoon naps to find a man in their house on Saturday. The home, just north of the village limits on 10th street,…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Three council candidates to be interviewed Monday
The Wayland City Council will conduct interviews of three candidates for the sat vacated by Tracy Bivins. The special meeting will get under way at 6 p.m. at City Hall.…
Posted inFeatures
Technical difficulties temporarily halt Ranger Rick
Technical difficulties have prevented the publishing of the longtime popular column "Ranger Rick" over the past couple of weeks. Rick changed his e-mail address and somehow hasn't been able to…
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Martin trio gets Outstanding People for Education honor
by Austin Marsman Three Martin Public School employees were honored with the Outstanding People for Education Award, according to the Superintendent's Office. Elementary Librarian Kelly Jager, along with fourth grade…
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One Small Voice: Bad behavior only begets bad behavior
by Lynn Mandaville I was very upset this past week to see the unfortunate, rude behavior of some liberals/Democrats toward Homeland Security Secretary Kristen Nielsen and Press Secretary Sarah Sanders.…
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Basura: Should Trump pick Roy Moore as Supreme?
“Let the little children come to me.” Matthew 19:4 — (Judge Roy Moore’s favorite piece of scripture) Suggestion for President Donald J. Trump: Nominate Roy Moore for the Supreme Court. While…