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Legislators’ change of mind a cynical ploy to keep jobs
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Go ahead, explain. But remember if you lie... the bogeyman will get you, and…
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Wayland schools’ summer lunch series begins June 11
The Wayland Union Schools’ annual Summer Fun-Tastic free lunch series for children 18 years old and younger will kick off Monday, June 11, and run through Aug. 17. The school…
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Dorr Township to help fund study for trails project
The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening voted to spend $1,000 for "research and investigation" of the feasibility for a paved trail to traverse through the township. John Morrison, executive…
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Army Bob: Who was on the Fascists’ side in WWII?
We were all taught that in World War II it was the Germans, Japanese and Italians against the rest of the world — not so. “The principal Axis countries forming…
Posted inObituaries
Service for Carolyn Derby, 73, is being held today
Carolyn Derby, age 73, died Tuesday, May 29. Carolyn will be lovingly remembered by her children; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 1…
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Funeral is Saturday for Bob Teed, 83, of Burnips
Bob Lee Teed, age 83, of Burnips, died Thursday, May 31. Bob attended Burnips United Methodist Church all his life. He was in the United States Army, a Mason, Eagle…
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Dorr supervisor, treasurer, clerk to get 3% pay raises
As anticipated, there was a lengthy and contentious debate Thursday night over a proposed pay raise for Dorr Township Board officials, fueling yet another three-hour marathon meeting. A special committee…
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Ethel Visser resigning ZBA post after serving 44 years
The Dorr Township Board Thursday night accepted the resignation of Ethel Visser as secretary of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mrs. Visser served on the ZBA for 44 years, beginning…
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Hopkins rallying around ailing school board member
Friday is Hat Day district-wide at Hopkins Public Schools, as teachers will ask students and community to donate to the Ryan Family. Board of Education member Karen Ryan is battling…
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Fleeing incident suspect captured in Wayland Twp.
The man sought by Allegan County Sheriff's authorities for fleeing and eluding in Plainwell was captured in Wayland Township Wednesday night. Allegan County Central Dispatch received several tips of a…