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Teacher, wrestling coach Jody Tyner dies after stroke

Wayland Middle School social studies teacher and assistant varsity wrestling coach Jody Tyner died Saturday at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was 52. Tyner joined the Wayland Union…
Posted by Editor December 31, 2022
One Small Voice: Dorothy DeWeerd exuded integrity
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One Small Voice: Dorothy DeWeerd exuded integrity

by Lynn Mandaville It happens all too often to me lately due to my CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) that I have a day when I overexert myself, then wind up…
Posted by Editor December 31, 2022
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Visitation Friday, funeral Jan. 7 for Dorothy DeWeerd

(From left) Dorothy DeWeerd, current Mayor Jennifer Antel and Sandy Scheib earning awards for community service. Word has been received of the death Wednesday of longtime community activist Dorothy DeWeerd,…
Posted by Editor December 30, 2022
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Presenting 2022 in review: That was the year that was

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is the editor's analysis of the now dearly departed year 2022: Local schools went through controversial year Samantha Ball Tim…
Posted by Editor December 30, 2022
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Former Wayland schools official fired by Kalamazoo

James English A former Wayland Union Schools administrator was fired Wednesday by Kalamazoo Public Schools for what school board members called making inappropriate decisions without proper oversight. James English, 55,…
Posted by Editor December 29, 2022
Army Bob: China still gets a free pass from the environmentalists
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Army Bob: China still gets a free pass from the environmentalists

by Robert M. Traxler Reports and photos of “tanks” facing protesters in Shanghai China hit the media for a short time on Nov. 30, but it did not fit the…
Posted by Editor December 29, 2022
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Celebration of life later for Gary Helder of Gun Lake

Gary Lee Helder of Gun Lake, Shelbyville, died Monday, Dec. 26 at age 72 after a short illness with liver cancer, while visiting family in California. Gary graduated Calvin College…
Posted by Editor December 29, 2022
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Memorial service set for Vietnam vet Lloyd DeYoung

Lloyd John DeYoung Jr., 80, died Sunday, Dec. 25. He was born Aug. 19, 1942, to Lloyd Dr. and Henrietta DeYoung. Lloyd was able to fix anything, from remodeling, woodworking,…
Posted by Editor December 29, 2022
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Celebration of life will be Jan. 7 for Robert Jackson

Robert Walter Jackson, age 75, of Wayland, died Sunday, Dec. 25. He is survived by his children Brad (Connie) Jackson, Thomas (Christy) Jackson, Cheryl (Jared) Koenig, Wade (Nathan) Tomson; 17…
Posted by Editor December 28, 2022
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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) This picture of the Blizzard of 1918 was taken north of Martin. 25 Years Ago— Dec.…
Posted by Editor December 28, 2022

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