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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 — March 27, 1996 Hopkins’ memorable and unusual basketball season was concluded in…

Editor March 24, 2021

Articles

City Council postpones in-person meetings, for now

The Wayland City Council Monday evening decided against moving to in-person meetings, at least not until June. Council took up the issue because municipalities in the state legally may have…

Editor March 15, 2021

Features

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 — March 6, 1996 The Wayland Township Board has decided to use some…

Editor March 3, 2021

Articles

Council tables Consumers Energy easement request

A request for an easement from a major utility company customarily is a routine item at a municipal meeting, but not so for the Wayland City Council Monday evening. Consumers…

Editor March 1, 2021

Features

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 — Feb. 29, 1996 Allegan County will join with Kent County in the…

Editor February 24, 2021

Columns

Army Bob: Defund police and the crime rate goes up

by Robert M. Traxler We must “reimagine” policing: the mantra of the post George Floyd America. Police budgets were cut, police officers terrified of losing their freedom, homes, families, and…

Editor February 18, 2021

Features

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 — Feb. 21, 1996 Dorr and Leighton Township officials agree that sewer extensions…

Editor February 17, 2021

Articles

Bicycle rack soon may be added to Rabbit River Park

The Rabbit River Park and Trail soon may be graced by the presence of a bicycle rack at its entrance. Local Boy Scout Martin Bethwick appeared before the City Council…

Editor February 15, 2021

Editorial

All municipalities should offer virtual on-line option

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced article." It is an editorial by the editor “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” — An old proverb I urge all…

Editor January 17, 2021

Articles

Village Green Apts. wins approval of 2 proposals

The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night approved a zoning text amendment and gave conditional site plan approval for Village Green Apartments on Oak Street. The zoning text amendment, which…

Editor January 12, 2021