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Here’s how I see candidates in Aug. 4 primary election

“There ain’t a dime’s worth of difference between you two. I should’ve stayed home and planted corn.” — Bob Wenger of Middleville, speaking to GOP state representative candidates Gary Newell…

Editor July 11, 2020

Obituaries

Martin High grad Dennis Snyder dies in North Carolina

Dennis, a 1982 Martin High School graduate, died Sunday, July 5, in North Carolina. He was 58, He was born April 2, 1963, in Kalamazoo the son of Raymond and…

Editor July 10, 2020

Obituaries

Longtime Martin physician Dr. Janis Pone dies at 100

Dr. Janis Pone of Kalamazoo, formerly of Martin, died Sunday, July 5. He was 100 years of age. The son of Karlis and Angelika (Irbe) Pone, he was born on…

Editor July 10, 2020

Community Notices

Wayland Supt. sends 1st letter to parents in district

It is an honor to serve you as the Superintendent of Wayland Union Schools. I am excited to begin this journey alongside each of you. During the next three months,…

Editor July 10, 2020

Obituaries

TK High School football star Trent Johnson dies

Thornapple Kellogg High School athlete Trent Robert Johnson, age 18, took his own life Saturday, July 4. He was a good friend to many Wayland area residents. Born Sep. 25,…

Editor July 10, 2020

Articles

Leighton Twp. grants tax abatements to 2 businesses

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening approved requests for tax abatements for two new industries, both on 147th Avenue. The board voted 3-0 (with Trustees John Hooker and Brian Bonnema…

Editor July 9, 2020

Columns

Army Bob: What will be the effect of ‘Ferguson effect?’

A police officer kills an African American lawfully or unlawfully, and the people hits the streets to protest, it is their right. When the media goes into overdrive hyping a…

Editor July 9, 2020

Obituaries

Former Wayland woman dies of COVID-19 in Chicago

Elaine Grasinski, age 87, of Chicago, formerly of Wayland, died July 4 due to COVID-19. She was born Aug. 23, 1932, in Wayland to Gustav and Suzanne Downorovicz. She married…

Editor July 9, 2020

Columns

One Small Voice: Tales of Covid horror from Arizona

by Lynn Mandaville It’s very difficult to write when your emotions get the better of you. You start to say dumb things and cast blame onto the wrong sources. Such…

Editor July 8, 2020

Articles

Martin Twp. accepts changes for new cemetery plots

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening accepted proposed survey adjustments to the six acres of expansion of the East Martin Cemetery on the west side of 8th Street. The Township…

Editor July 8, 2020