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Army Bob: For health care, there’s time to do it right, over
by Robert M. Traxler Health care is a topic that is front and center in the media today. The American health care industry is overall the best in world, hands…
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Wayland woman accused of role in nursing home death
A 45-year-old Wayland woman has been accused of vulnerable adult abuse and falsifying medical records in connection with the death of an 85-year-old woman at a Grand Rapids nursing home.…
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Moline residents still complain about noise from trains
Dorr Township Board members continue to field noise complaints from Moline area residents near the Green Valley agribusiness and now Trustee John Tuinstra has offered to send a letter to…
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Dorr Twp. Clerk uncomfortable with group e-mail
The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening approved appointments for fill two vacancies on the Library Board, but Clerk Debbie Sewers said she didn't appreciate a group e-mail on the issue…
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Dorr Township Board adopts $1.1 million budget
The Dorr Township Board Thursday night adopted a general fund budget of about $1.1 million Thursday night. The board is anticipating spending $1.108 million and taking in about $1.067 million…
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Wayland Middle School choir earns trip to state festival
The Wayland Middle School choir went to the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Choral Festival March 10 and received a Division I rating. The choir of 75 students is…
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Woman, 45, struck and killed by vehicle near Burnips
A vehicle-pedestrian crash just west of Burnips killed a 45-year-old woman who was trying to help her dog in the road Wednesday evening. Authorities have identified the deceased as Jennifer Counterman, who was…
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Lady Wildcats open with tennis victory at Zeeland West
The Wayland girls' varsity tennis team opened its season with a 5-3 nonleague victory at Zeeland West. The Lady Wildcats and their opponents had to overcome cold and windy weather…
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Building, remodeling activity continues at ‘Corner Curse’
The flurry of building and remodeling activity on West Superior and North Main streets in downtown Wayland continues, and nearby just off Maple Street, it appears a duplex residential unit…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — March 25, 1992 Wayland City Police issued 36 parking citations to fans attending the Class B regional championship basketball game on a Wednesday evening at the…