Posted inObituaries
Services postponed for Craig Wilkinson Bell, 68
Craig Wilkinson Bell of Wayland died Monday March 15. He was 68. Craig was born in Ohio on Oct. 12, 1952, to Harry Craig Bell and Jane Kinsman Proctor. He…
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Austin Marsman, physician to discuss Covid vaccines
Martin Board of Education. member Austin Marsman and Dr. Matt Longjohn will discuss the many questions and misconceptions about the vaccines available to fight Covid-19. Both will be featured in…
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Yes It’s True: Tangled web leads to unpleasant results
“Oh what a tangled web we weave/When first we practice to deceive.” — Sir Walter Scott “The more you do the research, think critically and examine the evidence, the more you come…
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Covid-19 cases in Allegan County continue to explode
The seven-day average of new Covid-19 cases in Allegan County has exploded by eight times the number of new cases reported on Feb. 21. The Allegan County Health Department Thursday…
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Army Bob: Infrastructure bill increases power of govt.
by Robert M. Traxler President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. has released his massive infrastructure plan. As in most things proposed by our President, it is a Trojan horse that only…
Posted inSports
Lady ‘Cats, Clippers both lost to state hoops finalists
The two teams that defeated the Wayland and Martin girls’ basketball squads Monday in the quarterfinals both are in the state finals Friday. Newaygo, which bested the Lady Wildcats 51-35…
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Pine Street students raise funds for Heart Association
Pine Street Elementary students held their American Heart Challenge Friday, April 2, and raised $8,496.98 for the American Heart Association. physical education teacher Derek Kingshott organized the event. Students also…
Posted inEditorial
The Constitution should be living, breathing document
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I have come to the unpleasant realization that we, as modern Americans, seem to…
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City sells industrial parcel after counter offer made
The Wayland City Council Monday night agreed to sell property in the industrial park that four months ago appeared to be stalled by price. John Scholten of Award Enterprises last…
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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) 25 Years Ago — April 10, 1996 The Pinned Pratt Pony truss bridge in Hopkins Township…