Public Safety – Page 9

Leighton Twp. still experiencing evidence of growing pains

It’s been obvious for some time that Leighton Township has been experiencing growth, but some of it brings negative consequences as well. Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Deer Thursday evening told…

Editor August 8, 2019

Community Notices

Wayland officer’s work leads to child predator’s guilty plea

A Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges he posed as a prince to try to lure an Allegan County boy over Instagram The man’s capture was the…

Editor August 7, 2019

Community Notices

Domestic assault suspect nabbed after 3-county chase

A motorist was apprehended early Sunday morning after a chase through three counties in connection with a domestic assault complaint. The man finally was stopped near the Calhoun-Kalamazoo County line…

Editor August 4, 2019

Community Notices

Woman, 27, arrested for head-butting Gun Lake Casino cop

Ellie Kay Haitov. 27, has been charged with assaulting a federal police officer at the Gun Lake Casino. She had to appear in federal court after being accused of head-butting…

Editor July 19, 2019

Articles

Dorr Twp. Board postpones decision on cost recovery

The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening decided to postpone a decision about cost recovery collection, even though a local ordinance was adopted seven years ago. Township Clerk Debbie Sewers, who…

Editor April 25, 2019

Community Notices

Hopkins man killed in weather-related SUV rollover

A 32-year-old Hopkins man reportedly was killed Sunday afternoon in a rollover crash in Hopkins Township. Troopers from the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police said the crash occurred…

Editor April 14, 2019

Articles

Wayland officer lauded again for solving crime

City of Wayland police officer Mark Riemersma is being recognized for a second time in playing a major role to resolve a criminal case, the latest involving an on-line sexual…

Editor April 1, 2019

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Cell phones bring out our best, worst

Cell phones have brought out the best and the worst in people since they invaded our society more than three decades ago. They bring out the best when they are…

Editor March 24, 2019

Articles

Jaci Bultsma appointed new Leighton Treasurer

Jaci Bultsma has been appointed new Leighton Township Treasurer, succeeding veteran Char Troost, who announced her resignation last month. Bultsma, who will begin duties in the first week of April,…

Editor March 14, 2019

Editorial

Three ‘crises’ helped shape climate change denials

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” — Sir Isaac Newton's…

Editor February 11, 2019