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School board finally allowing quality public discussions

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Wayland Board of Education President Gary Wood rightfully described as "a good discussion" a…

Editor January 11, 2018

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

25 Years Ago — Jan. 13, 1993 A bright new rescue truck costing $105,000 has arrived at the Dorr Township Fire Department, which had not purchased a new vehicle since…

Editor January 10, 2018

Columns

Yes It is, It’s True: Americans hard wired for being bullies

Perhaps one of the most painful meetings of my checkered career of more than 40 years in journalism occurred Monday night in the Wayland Board of Education session. A very…

Editor January 9, 2018

Articles

Wayland schools’ financial outlook still improving

The Wayland Union school district apparently is managing to hold on to the students it has this academic year. Superintendent Norm Taylor told Board of Education members Monday night that…

Editor January 8, 2018

Features

2017: That was the year that was in NE Allegan County

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is a survey of the year 2017 and an analysis by the editor. Dorr Township’s fall from grace…

Editor December 31, 2017

Columns

One Small Voice: Sexual assault allegations — who’s next?

by Lynn Mandaville In the land of hyperbole, Doug Jones, in a landslide victory, was victorious over Roy Moore to clinch the coveted senate seat in Alabama Tuesday, a seat…

Editor December 15, 2017

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

25 Years Ago — Nov. 25, 1992 Lt. Stephen DeBoer, commander of the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police, sent a letter to the editor reporting the success of…

Editor November 22, 2017

Articles

Martin school bond project goes as planned despite rain

by Austin Marsman The Martin public school district's $17.1 million bond project is progressing as expected, despite the rainy fall. Project manager TMP’s Mike Hammis came before the school board Monday to…

Editor November 15, 2017

Articles

Wayland schools to get busy after bond issue approval

Buoyed by last week's news of voters' approval of a $19.25 million bond project, the Wayland Board of Education Monday evening dealt with setting things in motion for next year.…

Editor November 13, 2017

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

25 Years Ago — Oct. 28, 1992 Wayland residents will be asked Nov. 3 to approve a $1 million bond issue to enable the city to upgrade its water needs,…

Editor October 25, 2017