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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Red school buses and their drivers line up besides Wayland School back in the day. 25…
Posted inObituaries
Services for Dan Genther, 72, will be Saturday
Albert Daniel “Dan” Genther, age 72, died Monday, April 4. Dan enjoyed everything outdoors. He loved hunting, spending time at the family cabin with family and friends, but his faith was especially…
Posted inEditorial
So what ‘s the truth with Wayland school admins?
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. “Dave tried to tell us the truth. We didn’t want to hear it.” —…
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Army Bob: Top tier Russian soldiers committed crimes
by Robert M. Traxler The Bucha Massacre in Ukraine in the northwest part of Ukraine and west of the Dnieper River was committed by the regular “professional” Russian Army soldiers,…
Posted inColumns
The joys and sorrows of the eldest son leaving the nest
by Denise Dykstra My eldest and his wife supping with me and the rest of the Dykstra clan. A friend of mine and I were recently having lunch together. We…
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Ramblin’ Road: Looking forward to Kal-Haven camp
by Phyllis McCrossin King, Petra and I pulled into the campground in South Haven Saturday, a week and a day after leaving California. We spent three days in Santa Rosa,…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Storm drain repairs being done in Village of Hopkins
Hopkins residents are advised that on Tuesday, April 5, Main Street will be shut down in front of between Franklin and Water Street (in front of Russos' and Riteway Body…
Posted inSports
Gracie Shettler is all-state hoops honorable mention
Martin senior Gracie Shettler has been afforded Division 4 all-state girls basketball honorable mention accolades by the Associated Press. Shettler scored an amazing 30 points in just one half as…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Police seek public’s help to identify person of interest
The Wayland City Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying this man, who is a person of interest in several retail theft incidents in Wayland between Harding's…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Congressman Fred Upton calls it quits after 36 years
Fred Upton of St. Joseph, who has served in the U.S. Congress for 18 two-year terms, beginning in 1987, has decided to call it quits. Upton announced his decision on…