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Covid still dominated the news in now departed 2021

We said good-bye to Dick's Market after 65 years in Dorr. Because of its omnipresence, the pesky Coronavirus easily wins the title as the most important story in these parts…
Posted by Editor December 31, 2021
Basura: An open letter to those still unvaccinated
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Basura: An open letter to those still unvaccinated

“When people show you who they are, believe them.” — Maya Angelou Dear unvaccinated people: Of course, I am referring to those who could be vaccinated against Covid-19 and its…
Posted by Editor December 31, 2021
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WHS grad had role in Webb space telescope project

David Kouchnerkavich (second from right) and family. Wayland High School graduate David Kouchnerkavich (Class of 1997) has had a role in the recent launch of the James Webb Space Telescope,…
Posted by Editor December 31, 2021
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Funeral will be Saturday for Hopkins’ Thomas Tuinstra

Thomas Lee Tuinstra, 81, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, at his home. Born Sept. 17, 1940, in Hopkins, he was the son of the late Wiebe and Clazina (VanDussen)…
Posted by Editor December 30, 2021
Army Bob: Don’t blame capitalism for our troubles
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Army Bob: Don’t blame capitalism for our troubles

by Robert M. Traxler When did we lose our free will? The health problems of Americans, diet-related obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, even according to some, some…
Posted by Editor December 30, 2021
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Service will be Tuesday, Jan. 4, for Darlene Dykstra

Darlene Dykstra, age 81, died Tuesday, Dec. 28. Darlene was known as "Cookie Grandma" to her grandchildren, as she frequently enjoyed delivering cookies made with love. She is survived by…
Posted by Editor December 30, 2021
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Memorial service is Jan. 10 for Patricia Ann Genther

Patricia Ann Genther, age 74, died Sunday, Dec. 26. Patricia enjoyed gardening, baking, socializing and dancing, but she especially enjoyed her family She is survived by her children Mike (Tina)…
Posted by Editor December 29, 2021
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Funeral plans announced for Iraq wounded warrior

Information about services for ex-Marine Joshua Hoffman, a 2001 Wayland High School graduate seriously wounded in Iraq 15 years ago, has been announced. First visitation will be from 6 to…
Posted by Editor December 29, 2021
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LaValley family matriarch Irene Petelle dies at age 96

Irene Linck LaValley-Petelle, age 96 died Dec. 2. She was the matriarch of the longtime and influential family in Wayland, the LaValleys. Irene, a woman ahead of her time, graduated…
Posted by Editor December 29, 2021
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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 — Dec. 30, 1996 The Globe published a special holiday edition between Christmas…
Posted by Editor December 29, 2021

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