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Ranger Rick: So what game is ‘San Fran Nan’ playing?
The circus has left town - the impeachment of President Trump has been done and San Fran Nan doesn't want to send over the articles of impeachment to the Senate…
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Funeral, after party slated for ALS victim Steve French
Steve French (aka Frenchy) died Monday, Dec. 23. He was an Army veteran who developed ALS. Among his survivors are is wife of six years, Joanne Hubbard, step-son and siblings.…
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Service will be Saturday for Linda Brenner of Burnips
Linda Brenner of Burnips died Sunday, Dec. 29. Survivors include her husband and caregiver, Leo Brenner, who lived out their wedding vows that were spoken 60 years ago this past…
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Yes It’s True: Down goes another hero, this time Neil Innes
“What a drag it is getting old.” — Mick Jagger, 1966, “Mother’s Little Helper” They’re dropping like flies. Nearly all of my heroes on vinyl from more than half a…
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Funeral Saturday for Robert Weick, 89, of Shelbyville
Robert Weick of Shelbyville died Saturday, Dec. 28, at American House Assisted Living in Jenison. He was 89. Born June 15, 1930, in Allegan, he was the son of the…
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One Small Voice: I learn so much as a library volunteer
by Lynn Mandaville To bring an end to 2019, I would like to share something of my world of volunteerism, something that is positive, and I hope uplifting, to close…
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Wildcats outrebounded, outshot in loss to Zeeland West
The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team absorbed its fifth defeat of the season in as many tries Saturday evening in a 74-48 decision at the hands of Zeeland West. The…
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Michigan State Police Trooper of Year is at Wayland
Michigan State Police Trooper Evan Alkema of the Wayland post has been selected as Trooper of the Year. In making the announcement, MSP officials said Alkema was selected based on…
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Memorial service Thursday for Kasey Duiven, 28
Kasey Lee Duiven died unexpectedly on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25. Born in Grand Rapids on March 28, 1991, to parents Kurt Duiven (Dana Boeskool Hrusovsky), and Molly (Dan) Barto, he…
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Yes It’s True: Young’s theory on fighting unwinnable wars
Lt. Tirebiter: “What about the Gooks?” Pico: “Bad news, lieutenant. There are Gooks all around.” Alvarado: “They live here, lieutenant. They’ve got women, and guns, and pigs, and everything!” Tirebiter:…