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Memorial service is this spring for Sonia Hines, 88
Sonia Aileen (Gurney) Hines, age 88 of Wayland, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at her home. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Roy Phillip Hines; children Randy…
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Watson Twp. seems to be guilty of ‘crony government’
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. "Pay attention. Connect the dots. Follow the money." — Me in following political developments…
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Wildcat Robotics team is 1st in state competition
The Wayland First Robotics team (#6090) Saturday took first place at the state tournament at Saginaw Valley State University. The local group of students and mentors therefore have qualified for…
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Wildcat basketball star to play at Hope College
Brett Bultsma, the leading scorer for the Wayland boys' high school basketball team this past winter, has signed a letter of intent to play hoops for the Hope College Flying…
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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) 25 Years Ago— April 6, 1998 Doug Adamczyk, unelected mayor of the unincorporated community of Hilliards,…
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‘The Leprecons’ to perform at Motor City Irish Fest
"The Leprecons," a West Michigan Irish musical group featuring JD Gonzales of Wayland, will make debut in the Motor City Irish Festival Saturday, June 10, in Detroit. The public relations…
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Wayland Police Dept. seeks help identifying this man
The Wayland Police Department is asking members of the community for help with identifying this subject. Anyone who knows who this individual is is asked to contact the Wayland Police…
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Watson Twp. Board quickly appoints a new treasurer
Tera Davis The Watson Township Board Thursday evening appointed Tera Davis as new treasurer, effective almost immediately. Davis, wife of newly-appointed zoning enforcement administrator James Davis, will begin duties quickly…
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Army Bob: Mainstream media essentially ignores wingnuts on the left
by Robert M. Traxler “Author and neuroscientist Sam Harris raised eyebrows on Twitter Thursday over comments he made about Hunter Biden, saying that his alleged laptop controversy was less significant…
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Celebration of life pending for Devin Wolters, 34
Devin K. Wolters, age 34, died Tuesday, April 4. He enjoyed fishing, spending time outdoors, target shooting and experimental cooking. His greatest passion in life was his family and his…