Month: July 2023

State legislation forces X-C Coach Antel to resign post

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Wayland High School boys’ and girls’ varsity cross-country coach Raymond Antel III is being forced to resign his positions because of state legislation. Antel posted today on Facebook, “It is with heavy heart that I must resign from my XC coaching positions due to Michigan Legislation PA 184 (House Bill...
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Army Bob: Take the test to be a progressive/socialist

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by Robert M. Traxler A short series of questions see if you identify as a properly educated and knowledgeable socialist/progressive who believes the “undeniable truths” of the hard core socialist movement. Stand up and be counted if you believe there is no biological difference between a man and a woman....
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The historic stone house at Knobloch's Corner at 30th Street and 128th Avenue, which was struck and damaged by a vehicle earlier this year. At one time, the building housed a gas station (cover photo). 25...
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WHS grad starts 4th golf season at Spring Arbor

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Wayland High School graduate Roy Myers is beginning his senior year on the golf team at Spring Arbor University. Myers has been a Crossroads League all-star selection in all three of his previous seasons. He was a standout for the Wildcats' golf team during his high school career. The Cougars'...
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Four candidates running for 3 seats on City Council

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Rick Mathis Four candidates have filed to run for three open seats on the Wayland City Council in November. Two incumbents, Tracy Bivins and Steve Stepek, will be joined on the ballot by newcomers Jerry Jansen and Grace Sefranik. Meanwhile, Councilman Rick Mathis has decided against seeking another term after...
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Brian Collings, 64, dies at his home in Shelbyville

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Brian L. Collings of Shelbyville died Wednesday, July 19, in his home. He was 64 years old. Brian was born on Dec. 18, 1958, and grew up in Hopkins. Brian retired from his job at Davidson Plyforms, after 20 years of service, where he was a machine operator manufacturing furniture....
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New Mexican restaurant to open doors Friday, July 28

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It's been a couple of months since the news was out around town that the MI Guadalajara Mexican restaurant would open its doors and many local folks have been asking when it finally will open its doors. Owners and associates today today confirmed on Facebook that the eatery will open...
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Nicole Bush named to athletic hall of fame at MSU

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Nicole Bush Ray Antel Nicole Bush, three-time state champion in high school cross-country and national champion in the steeplechase in NCAA competition, now has one more honor to add to her considerable stash of accolades. Michigan State University has announced she is one of nine MSU athletes this year to...
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Memorial service will be Friday for Dennis McBride

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Dennis Ray McBride, aged 71 of Wayland, died at home Wednesday, surrounded by his wife and three children. Most people who knew him called him Denny, but those whom he loved the most called him Henry, Dad or Grandpa. Denny was born July 29, 1951 ,to Bernard and Betty McBride....
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Yes It’s True: Three oldies stars deserved better luck

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“If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have no luck at all.” — Albert King, “Born Under a Bad Sign.” Bert Kaempfert There is lots of lore about popular music in the 1950s and ‘60s, but I’d like to focus on three of the unluckiest performers of that era....
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