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Martin school bond project goes as planned despite rain

November 15, 2017

by Austin Marsman The Martin public school district's $17.1 million bond project is progressing as expected, despite the rainy fall. Project manager TMP’s Mike Hammis came before the school board Monday to share the progress. He said the constant rain has hampered efforts to finish athletic fields, but the new scoreboards have...

WHS debate team enjoying huge success this fall season

November 15, 2017

The Wayland High School debate team (front row, from left) Jamie Murray (10th grade), Eli Merren (9th), Madelyn Probst (9th), Andrea Ivers (varsity,11th), Jacob Fredricks (10th), Lauren Shroll (12th), Makaila Huffman (varsity captain, 12th), (back row) Evan Cater (12th),Trinity Holst (10th), Samantha VerStrate (9th), Samantha Rahm (varsity, 10th), Maximillian Winkler (12th), Brandon Thornburg...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

November 15, 2017

25 Years Ago — Nov. 18, 1992 Joe Miller is spearheading a campaign for the Wayland Fire Department to purchase a fire safety house for children to learn what being in a house on fire is really like. The Allegan County Board of Commissioners has adopted a $14.9 million budget...

Longtime Wayland VFW member Del Warner dies at 95

November 14, 2017

Adelbert "Del" H. Warner, aged 95 of Grand Rapids, died Monday, Nov. 13. Del served in the US Navy during World War II and was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post #7581 in Wayland. Surviving are his children, Adele Hirkaway, Harold (Kathy) Warner, Dennis (Loretta) Warner, Jennie (Harold) Sandoval,...

Gertrude Richards funeral will be at Dorr Baptist Church

November 14, 2017

Gertrude Sharon Richards age 89 of Olathe, KS, formerly of Jenison, died Sunday, Nov. 12. She is survived by her children Tim (Jackie) Richards, Dennis (Nancy) Richards, Renee (Darryl) Brinks, Robert (Kelly) Richards, David (Marci) Richards, Ruth (Chris) Ross; brother Garret Loverink; 23 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews....

Service will be Monday for David Hendges, 78, of Dorr

November 14, 2017

David C. Hendges, age 78 of Dorr, died Tuesday, Nov. 14. He is survived by his children David Hendges and Cindi (Doug) Schram; 6 grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren; his siblings Gary (Gail) Hendges, Judy (George) See and Roger (Jayne) Hendges. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mildred...

Former Wildcat Quentin Sweeney all-MIAA for 3rd time

November 14, 2017

Former Wayland High School football standout Quentin Sweeney was named to the second unit of the all-MIAA team from Kalamazoo College. It was the third time in three years that Sweeney has earned all-league accolades. An all-around impact player from his linebacker position, he was third on the team with...

‘Jingle Jam’ Christmas concert is Nov. 25 at United Church

November 14, 2017

The public is invited to enjoy the second annual “Jingle Jam” concert performed by local and regional musicians from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the United Church of Wayland, 411 E. Superior St. Music will include jazz, classic and traditional and pop Christmas music and will be performed by...

Dorr Township denies Townbroadcast’s FOIA request

November 14, 2017

Dorr Township Clerk Debbie Sewers Monday denied a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from Townbroadcast.com The online newspaper filed a FOIA request Wednesday afternoon in writing at the Dorr Township Hall, asking for minutes of the closed session at the Oct. 26 meeting of the Township Board. Trustee Terri...

Ranger Rick: Are youth being brainwashed by educators?

November 14, 2017

In a recent survey released by the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, 58% of millennials (ages 18–34) would rather be living under some form of collectivist system than the free market-based system of capitalism. The ugly little secret is there is no free market-based system of capitalism, because if there...

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