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Democracy Tree: Trump’s deplorable flying moneys
by Amy Kerr Hardin “I’m getting threats and everything else from some of his supporters. I’m getting them all day long — now they’re kicked up a notch.” — Chuck…
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Presley Hudson breaks CMU single-game scoring mark
Former Wayland High School all-state basketball star Presley Hudson broke Central Michigan University's individual scoring record for one game with 43 points Wednesday night in a 101-92 victory over Ball…
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Legalized recruiting is ruining high school athletics
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Remember the University of Michigan’s “Fab Five” in basketball two decades ago? I thought…
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Lady ‘Cats fall to 0-7; JVs give GR Christian a scare
The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team slipped to 0-7 overall on the season Tuesday with a 57-26 loss to Grand Rapids Christian. The junior varsity Lady Wildcats earlier in the…
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Funeral for hit-and-run victim will be Saturday morning
Chelsea Gayle Crawford, 26, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Jan. 10. She was a 2008 graduate of Wayland High School. Surviving are her husband, Benjamin Crawford; mother, Christina (Bob Boersma) Fender;…
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Martin Twp. Board to sell downtown lot for $30,000
The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening voted to offer the Grinage Lot, 1580 10th St., near the heart of the downtown village, for a purchase price of $30,000. The lot…
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Two local officials apply for Road Commission seat
Pam Brown of Watson Township, James Rybicki of Wayland Township and Ken Rutgers are three applicants for a vacant seat on the Allegan County Road Commission. The seat being vacated…
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Bygone Days: A look at NE Allegan County’s history
25 Years Ago — Jan. 15, 1992 Three Caledonia teens, one age 17 and two even younger, have been arrested in connection with the damage done to Hooker Cemetery in…
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Cancer overtakes Brenda Kernan, 52, of Dorr
Brenda Kay Kernen, age 52, of Dorr, died Monday, Jan. 9, after a courageous battle with cancer. Brenda was a loving mother, grandmother and companion who treasured her family. She…
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Memorial service will be Jan. 14 for Rick Hulst, 61, of Dorr
Richard "Rick" James Hulst Jr., age 61 of Dorr, died Monday, Jan. 9. Rick loved the outdoors and animals but especially enjoyed being with children. He is survived by his wife of…