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Army Bob: Be very careful about tolerating Sharia law in U.S.
by Robert M. Traxler Let’s talk about who is marked for punishment in the eyes of radical Islam, ranging from special taxes to death. Do you believe a woman is…
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Funeral will be Tuesday for Maude Carpenter, 74, of Wayland
Marcia "Maude" Carpenter, age 74, of Wayland, died at home Wednesday under hospice care. Maude enjoyed crocheting and knitting and loved angels and cats, especially her faithful friend, Lily. She…
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Lady Wildcat rollers 8-0; boys overtaken by hot Byron Center
It was a mixed bag Thursday night for the Wayland varsity bowling teams. The girls remained unbeaten in eight dual matches this season with a convincing 29.5 to 0.5 pasting…
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Air strip proposal for Leighton Township has uphill battle ahead
If the old saying that “the squeaky wheel gets the grease” is true, a proposal for a new air strip in Leighton Township is in trouble. Nearly 20 township residents…
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Prospects look good for Gun Lake getting a tornado siren
The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening decided to contribute $1,500 to the Gun Lake Protective Association’s effort to obtain a tornado siren. Former Delton High School varsity football and wrestling…
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Fire damages Giuseppe’s Pizza in downtown Wayland
A fire Thursday morning heavily damaged Giuseppe’s Pizza business near the four corners in downtown Wayland. Authorities were summoned to the scene at about 6:30 when a local police officer…
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Service for Florence Bellgraph, 77, of Dorr, will be Saturday
Florence Joan Bellgraph, age 77, or Dorr, died Tuesday, Jan. 12. Florence worked for the last 22 years at Family Fare in Grandville. Family members said she loved life, cooking,…
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Wildcat boys and girls keep rolling in makeup wins over South Christian
Both the Wayland boys’ and girls’ varsity bowling teams defeated South Christian 25-5 Wednesday in a makeup of a match postponed Tuesday because of weather. While the girls keep rolling…
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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 199
25 Years Ago — Jan. 16, 1991 The Village of Martin finally is having clean and clear water pumped to residents after early tests of the new system prompted distribution…
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Celebration of Life event for Donna Walters is Saturday, Jan. 30
Donna K. Walters, age 48 of Dorr, a 1986 graduate of Wayland High School died Tuesday after a lingering and debilitating illness. Donna, one of the earliest Facebook friends for…