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We 3: Let’s do something completely different, new
by Denise Dykstra “We always do the same things. We need to try something new,” my sister-in-law declared. She was correct, and I knew it. But also, my brain could…
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Service Friday for Hopkins graduate Mason Shehorn
Mason Alexander Shehorn, age 23, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 18. Mason had many hobbies, those of which included playing kickball, video games, and hanging out with his friends and family.…
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Evie Mathis wins national middle school pole vault competition championship
Wayland has another interscholastic national champion. Evie Mathis, who will be a freshman at Wayland High School this fall, won the Adidas national middle school title in the pole vault…
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Mayor Tim Bala decides not to seek re-election Nov. 8
Mayor Tim Bala Jennifer Antel Wayland Mayor Tim Bala has decided against seeking another two-year term in the non-partisan city election next November. Bala, who has been mayor since being…
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Another example of toxic health care system surfaces
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. "The love of money is the root of all evil." — The Apostle Paul…
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No funeral for 1961 Martin grad Mary VanderVere
Mary Lee VanderVere, 79 of Allegan, died Tuesday, June 14. Born May 4, 1943, in Otsego, she was the daughter of the late George and Marian (VanHouten) Spencer. Mary graduated…
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Voters in this area will split between 2 state districts
Aric Nesbitt Kaleb Hudson Northeast Allegan County County voters will find themselves split between two districts for the Aug. 2 primary election for state representative and state senator. The election…
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Continuing the season — ‘Strawberry Bars Forever’
by Kathy Hamman Miller Preheat oven to 375 degreesGrease an 8x8 baking dish or pie plate and set aside. Strawberry Bars:3/4 cup flour of choice1 heaping cup old fashioned rolled…
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No service yet for nurse anesthetist Deloris Schultz
Deloris Schultz died Friday, June 17 at age 89. Deloris was an intelligent, kind, and spiritual woman, from her days volunteering as a missionary in Ghana, Africa, to her work…
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Wildcats suffer softball title near miss twice in a row
There once was a humorous saying that "History doesn't repeat it self. Historians do." But on Saturday, Stevensville Lakeshore won the Division 2 state softball championship by defeating Trenton 6-2.…