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Former LPN, WHS grad Judy VanderMeer dies
Judy VanderMeer, former licensed practical nurse at Pennock Hospital and a 1972 graduate of Wayland High School, lost her battle with cancer Tuesday, June 13. In a statement on…
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Service will be Thursday for Diana Puschel, 81
Diana Marie Puschel, 81, of Hopkins, died Sunday, June 18, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Born Nov. 13, 1941, in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Lorraine…
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Wayland Council adopts $3.1 million 2023-24 budget
The Wayland City Council Monday night adopted a $3.1 million general fund budget for fiscal year 2023-24. City Manager Josh Eggleston noted the city is expected to take in about…
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Persistent dry conditions result in burning bans
Area fire departments continue to warn local residents against burning yard waste, refuse and even camp fire-style as an unusual drought is persistent in creating exceptionally dry conditions. Departments throughout…
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Strawberry Oatmeal dessert, in time for season
by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: 1 cup - 2 sticks butter softened 2 cups lightly packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups chopped almonds plus a bit more for sprinkling on…
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Yes It’s True: Father’s Day is a manufactured holiday
“He isn’t much in the eyes of the world, he’ll never make history. No he isn’t much in the eyes of the world, but he means the world to me.”…
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Three Leighton cadets pass firefighter academy exams
The Allegan County Firefighter Academy held practical exams Saturday, the end result of hundreds of hours of classroom work, studying and practical skills on their own. All three Leighton Township…
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Two missing Middleville teens have been found safe
The two Middleville teens reported missing since Thursday have been found. A 14-year-old girl named Hayden DeArmond and 16-year-old Christian Malone, both of whom are students at Thornapple Kellogg High…
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Stop outsourcing public ed funding to profiteers!
To the editor: “I have the strong suspicion that the adults serving for Wayland Board of Education and administration lack awareness and comprehension of the implications of outsourcing its responsibilities…
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Former teacher and FFA advisor Robert Brown dies
Robert Harry Brown, 77 of Watson, died Thursday, June 15, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Born Dec. 12, 1945, in Plainwell, he was the son of Harry and Elma…