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Good WiFi is a luxury when living cheap on the road
by Phyllis McCrossin If you are reading this, it means I was able to find a place with WiFi so I could download, upload, attach and e-mail this missive. It’s…
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Steve Wrobleski’s service Thursday at Sacred Heart
Stephen Anthony Wrobleski, 73, of Watson Township, died Saturday, Aug. 15, at his home. Born March 7, 1947 in Allegan, he was the son of the late Hubert F. and…
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Wayland Council considers ordinance for golf cart use
Golf carts in the city? The Wayland City Council Monday night asked Police Chief Mark Garnsey to speak with other police chiefs in communities that have allowed golf cart use…
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Wayland Schools get ready for Aug. 24-25 opening
Opening days for Wayland Union Schools will be Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 24 and 25, as alternating groups will be asked to attend half-day sessions. The Wayland Board of Education…
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‘Tis the late summer season for fruity Blueberry Buckle
by Kathy Hamman Miller Blueberry Buckle Ingredients: 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup oleo 2 cups…
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Life Magazine pic featured Burnips man during WWII
Glenn Selby of Burnips, Salem Township, was mentioned last month in a "Bygone Days" entry from 75 years ago. In the July 2, 1945, edition of Life Magazine, he appeared…
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Visitation Wednesday in Dorr for Bennie Gates, 72
Bennie Gates, age 72, died Aug, 15. He is survived by his wife, Susan Gates; children Sonny Gates, Chris (Ann Brower) Gates, John (Dena) Rynearson, Mike (Pam) Rynearson; grandchildren Lilly,…
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Former Martin coach, pastor Dave Nightingale dies
Former Martin area pastor and high school basketball and baseball coach David Nightingale died of the COVID-19 virus Sunday evening at a Florida Hospital. His son, Chad, posted on Facebook,…
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Funeral at Wayland CRC Wednesday for Jack Buist
Jack L. Buist, age 84, died Friday, Aug. 14. Jack was a longtime member of Wayland Christian Reformed Church and the second of five generations to attend Moline Christian school.…
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What are we going to do about rigging the election?
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “Nobody seems to notice, nobody seems to care.” — George Carlin “I’m mad as…