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Service is Thursday in Watson for Irene Ziegler
Irene Ziegler died Sunday, Dec. 26, at Plainwell Pines. She was 78. She was born March 19, 1943, in Hastings, the daughter of Carl and Doris (Boyer) Willcutt. Irene worked…
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Redistricting this time at least looks like it’s fair
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. The Michigan Redistricting Commission, created by an overwhelming vote of the people in a…
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Lady Wildcats win Baker tourney with only 4 rollers
The Wayland girls’ varsity bowling team pulled off an unusual feat Tuesday afternoon at the Grand Rapids Catholic Central Baker Games Tournament at Park Center Lanes. The Lady Wildcats won…
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First official Omicron variant identified in county
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has notified the Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) that the Omicron variant has been identified in an Allegan County resident. Angelique…
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This is my end of the year ‘Card of Thanks’ column
by Denise Dykstra The End of the Year It’s here, the last week of 2021. I am a sucker for “Best Of” lists and end of the year rememberings. When…
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Injured Iraq War Marine Josh Hoffman dies at 39
Marine Cpl. Joshua Hoffman, 39, a 2001 Wayland High School graduate, died Monday, Dec. 27. Hoffman was paralyzed from the chest down when he was hit by a sniper's bullet…
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Former school librarian Nell Dandrow dies at age 93
Nellie “Nell” Dandrow, age 93, died Saturday, Dec. 25. Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Nell moved to Wayland after much convincing by husband Don. Considering herself a “city girl,"…
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Ramblin’ Road: My book is a memoir of joys, sorrows
by Phyllis McCrossin December has been a busy month for me. I finally published the book I’ve been working on since April 2015. Yes. I wrote a book. Yes, it’s…
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For the cold winter nights, give Easy Goulash a chance
Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 large sweet onion, chopped 2 cups beef broth, (I used low sodium) 1 - 29 ounce can of tomato sauce 2 - 15…
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Service will be held Dec. 31 for Milton Johnson, 78
Milton Harris Johnson, 78, of Allegan, died Monday, Dec. 20. Born May 5, 1943, in Searcy, Ark., he was the son of the late Erving and Grace (Parkridge) Johnson and…