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Dorr Twp. Board abusing Open Meetings Act for secrets

November 17, 2017

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. The Gongwer News Service, which has been faithfully reporting on the Lansing political scene for more than a few decades, recently published an interview about the Open Meetings Act. It was asserted that public...

One Small Voice: ‘You can’t always get what you want…’

November 17, 2017

On a bright Sunday morning in 2017, outside a church in Arizona, two little boys are staging a foot race around a makeshift track created by the church landscaping. At 5 years old, Jack already runs like a young gazelle. James' legs are lengthening, but at 3 years old his...

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Army Bob: Marijuana harmful, but legalization inevitable

November 17, 2017

“Marijuana smoke contains about 50% more benzopyrene and nearly 75% more benzanthracene, both known carcinogens, than a comparable quantity of unfiltered tobacco smoke (Tashkin, 2013). Moreover, the deeper inhalations and longer breath-holding of marijuana smokers result in greater exposure of the lung to the tar and carcinogens in the smoke....

Memorial service for Ed Haller will be Dec. 9 at VFW

November 16, 2017

Edmond Haller, age 72, of Wayland, died Wednesday, Nov. 15. A 1963 Wayland High School graduate, Ed was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, golf, bowl and tell jokes. He retired from Steelcase and went to work part-time for Cabela's. He loved his job there because he was able to...

Service Nov. 25 at Wayland UMC for Donal Mellon, 92

November 16, 2017

Donal J. Mellon, age 92 of Grand Rapids, died Wednesday, Nov. 15. He is survived by his daughters Kristin Mellon and Marylynn (Charles) Morton; step-sons, Don (Karen) Van Houten, David (Kristine) Van Houten, Dan (Lora) Van Houten, Tim (Connie) Van Houten, 22 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; nieces Donna and Doris...

Yes It Is, It’s True: Local Dems dream impossible dream

November 16, 2017

"To dream the impossible dream. To fight the unbeatable foe." WayDems members discuss the 2018 election for 6th District Congress. Watching Democrats battle Republicans in the Allegan County political arena is like watching the Washington Generals battle the Harlem Globetrotters on the basketball court. The game too often feels rigged...

Ex-Watson Twp. treasurer arraigned for probation violation

November 16, 2017

Former Watson Township Treasurer Stephanie Bogdan of Martin was in Allegan County Circuit Court Tuesday for arraignment on charges she violated terms of her probation. Bogdan was arrested in November 2011 on charges of embezzlement from the township and the following year was sentenced to 364 days in jail and...

Funeral will be Saturday for Peter Nobel, 75, of Dorr

November 16, 2017

Peter N. Nobel, age 75, died at his home in Dorr Tuesday, Nov. 14, just two days prior to his 76th birthday. Peter is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ruth; his children, Abigail Nobel, Naomi (John) Chesebro, Priscilla (Brian) Boot, Eve (Ken) Atkinson; Charity (Travis) Grassmid, Luke (Andrea) Nobel, Hope Nobel,...

Former WHS Principal Jack Deming in Holton Hall of Fame

November 15, 2017

Jack Deming in younger days at Holton. Former Wayland High School Principal and coach Jack Deming has been inducted into the Holton High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Deming served as a teacher, coach and administrator at Holton High School from 1971 to 1979 and served as principal at Wayland...

The Subterranean: Native Americans’ genocide by attrition

November 15, 2017

A Review of “Wind River” ***1/2 out of five stars Currently available on video by Walter G. Tarrow Genocide by attrition. You wait long enough and the Native Americans will just go missing, just go away, just disappear. Wind River is a very bleak cold, replete with snow, mountains of snow,...

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