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Yes It Is, It’s True: I understand I’ve been lied to all my life
“As I get older, after much careful research, after critical thinking, the more I have come to understand I’ve been lied to all my life.” — David T. Young My…
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Lifelong local woman Rachel Ward’s service Saturday
Rachel Madelon (Hiar) Ward, age 77, died Dec. 29, during a recent hospitalization at Florida Hospital, Sebring Fla. She was born in Leighton Township Oct. 26, 1939, the daughter of…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — Jan. 4, 1967 Randy Marklevitz was appointed to a trustee’s seat on the Wayland Township Board, succeeding Larry Knowlton, who died. A shortage of ambulance personnel…
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Boxing trainer Bob Quackenboss dies at age 82
Robert Leigh Quackenboss, age 82, of Wayland, affectionately known as "Harmonica Bob" died Tuesday, Jan. 3. Harmonica Bob went around to local restaurants and nursing homes to entertain folks. He…
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Hopkins boys absorb 4th consecutive hoops defeat
The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team absorbed its fourth straight defeat of the season Tuesday night, 66-51, in a nonconference encounter at Grand Rapids West Catholic. The Vikings won their…
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Presley Hudson scores 36, is MAC Player of the Week
Central Michigan University’s Presley Hudson was named the Mid-American Conference West Division Player of the Week for women’s basketball. Hudson, a sophomore guard from Wayland, scored a career-high 36 points…
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Memorial service Jan. 14 for Dick Arnold, formerly of Wayland
Richard "Dick" Collinson Arnold, formerly of Wayland, died on New Year's Day, Jan. 1. Born on Feb. 7, 1931, he was 85. He is survived by his wife Joan (Wilcox),…
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City Council sets strategic planning session for Feb. 4
The Wayland City Council voted to have its annual strategic planning session at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at council chambers. Council members gather for a special meeting at about…
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The Leprecons to ring in new year at folk gathering
The next monthly Rabbit River folk gathering will kick off the new year at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, with featured artist/group the Leprecons. The venue will be the Vibrant…
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Ranger Rick: Good riddance to President Barack Obama
Last night, I was watching clown TV (NBC - Nobody But Clowns) national news and saw Secretary of State John Kerry. I have one question for him — "how long…