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Martin Twp. Board to interview 3 finalists for assessor’s job

The Martin Township Board plans to interview three finalists for the job of township assessor in a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22. The person selected will succeed…

Editor August 10, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 228

25 Years Ago — Aug. 14, 1991 The soon-to-be constructed east wing of the Allegan County Building will be called the Ralph B. Sytsma Memorial Center in honor of the…

Editor August 10, 2016

Columns

Basura: The good ship Donald Trump appears to be sinking

“I will not be voting for Donald Trump for president. This is not a decision I make lightly, for I am a lifelong Republican. But Donald Trump does not reflect…

Editor August 10, 2016

Obituaries

Services will be Thursday for Rich Miller, 83, of Hopkins

Richard “Rich” L. Miller, 83, of Hopkins, died Monday, Aug. 8, at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, Mich. He was 83. Mr. Miller was born in Burnips on May 22,…

Editor August 9, 2016

Obituaries

Memorial visitation is Sunday for Linda Rutgers of Hopkins

Linda L. Rutgers of Hopkins, age 76, died Saturday, Aug. 6. Linda loved being a wife and mother. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 32 years, Del;…

Editor August 9, 2016

Editorial

Let’s insist Johnson and Stein join the presidential debates

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I hereby urge America’s two major political parties to include both the Libertarian and…

Editor August 9, 2016

Articles

Wayland schools’ 3rd bond refunding saves $320,000

Wayland Union School District taxpayers will save an additional $320,409 in interest in its third bond refunding this year. The estimated savings is based on refunding series C bonds from…

Editor August 9, 2016

Columns

Ranger Rick: Between Trump and Clinton, the choice is clearly Trump

I understand your predicament — Mrs. Clinton or Mr. Trump, Mrs. Clinton or Mr. Trump, Mrs. Clinton or Mr. Trump – you’re standing there trying to mark who you want…

Editor August 9, 2016

Obituaries

Service Thursday for air legend Hank Veverica of Gun Lake

Henry William "Hank" Veverica, of Wayland (Gun Lake) has died at the age of 88. Born in Durand Mich., Henry was the son of Andrew and Margaret Veverica of Muskegon.…

Editor August 9, 2016

Articles

Wayland Auto Sales shuttered by Mich. Secretary of State

Wayland Motor Sales is one of two West Michigan auto dealerships that have been closed by the Michigan Secretary of State's office. Wayland Motor Sales. 159 N. Main St., and…

Editor August 8, 2016