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King & I: We’re kicked out so we can fix trailer
by Phyllis McCrossin It’s the third day of the new year as I write this. I’m not certain it has any significance other than three days ago it was the…
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WHS guys take 27-3 match from W. Catholic
The Waylands girls' bowling team defeated West Catholic 21-9 Monday afternoon. They are shown here hoisting a runner-up trophy from a tournament last week. The Wayland boys’ bowling team returned…
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Spring service for care giver Keith Boekeloo?
Keith Stephen Boekeloo, aged 66, died of heart failure Dec. 28 in Grand Rapids Born on Nov. 14, 1958, in Kalamazoo, to the late Martin and Geraldine (Pinkster) Boekeloo, Keith…
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Memorial will be Friday for Cherish Powers, 38
Cherish Denae Powers, 38, of Allegan died Wednesday, Jan. 1, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after a short battle with cancer (squamous cell carcinoma). Cherish was born in Grand…
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Leighton, like many other FDs, has record number of calls in ’24
The Leighton Township Fire Department today released information about its activities for the year 2024, and just like Wayland.Yankee Springs, it is noting a record number of calls. All area…
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Medical calls fuel local fire response increases
The Wayland/Yankee Springs Fire Department this week reported a record number of calls in 2024. The call volume increased dramatically for the year. Over the same period in 2023. Wayland…
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Fact vs. opinion: Do we know the difference?
For the past 13 years, I have published this disclaimer on top of my editorials: “ACHTUNG: This is not a ‘fair and balanced’ article. It is an editorial by the…
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Wildcats edge Martin, Plainwell in mat tourney
Lane Button One wrestling ethusiast said, "You could call it the battle of A-45 (the road between Wayland, Martin and Plainwell)," as the three schools dominated the Allendale Invitational Wrestling…
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Snowmobiles need at least 4 inches on trails
The Allegan County Snowmobile and ORV Association is warning outdoor winter sports enthusiasts that at least four inches of snow is needed for safe travel on trails. The trails are…
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Proud Native American Mark Webb dies at 67
Jeffrey Mark Webb, 67, of Allegan, died Monday, Dec. 30. Born Oct. 17, 1957, in Allegan, he was the son of the late Noel and Julia (Rockwell) Webb. He married…