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Former Dorr woman Delores Gregersen, 88, passes
Dolores M. Gregersen, of Battle Creek, formerly of Dorr, died Thursday, March 24. She was born to Charles and Sarah (Newman) Bourdo on Nov. 18, 1927, in Orangeville, She was…
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Early morning fire routs residents near West Maple, North Main
An early Monday morning fire routed the people living inside in the 100 block of West Maple Street in Wayland, but all were able to escape safely. Fire authorities said…
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Monday Moanin’: We must avoid bearing false witness against Muslims
(From the blog of Mister Journalism: Reading, Sharing, Discussing, Learning) By Jeff Salisbury https://misterjournalism.wordpress.com/ The Ten Commandments (from Exodus Chapter 20) …15"You shall not steal. 16"You shall not bear false…
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The Muck Starts Here: Here’s how we can win the War on Terror
by Barry Hastings I'd like to connect you with a book that will, perhaps, open your eyes, regarding the new 100-year war we're fighting (though very incompetently) at the moment.…
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WHS robotics team wins All-Star Rookie award in contest
The Wayland Robotics team No. 6090 was named Rookie All-Star Team at the district competition of the FIRST Robotics at East Kentwood High School Friday and Saturday. This is the…
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Former State Rep., Senator Edgar Fredricks dies at 73
Former State Rep. and State Senator Edgar J. Fredricks, 73 of Byron Center, died Thursday, March 31. Ed graduated from Holland Christian High School, Calvin College and earned master's degrees…
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‘Bowling Alone’ reason for no-shows at casino spending forum
There was more than a little bit of consternation last Monday night about the absence of anyone from the public at a special school board hearing on spending priorities for…
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Mother Nature’s day after April Fool’s Day is cruel joke
It was the day after April Fool's Day, and Mother Nature had a cruel joke in store for West Michigan. Despite area weather forecasters predicting just one to two inches…
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Memorial luncheon for William Tuttle will be April 17
William J. Tuttle, age 88 of Hopkins, died at home Wednesday March 30. He was the son of Harry and Cora (Parmalee) Tuttle. He retired from the Allegan County Road…
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Pryer Sisters featured in next folk gathering Saturday
Folk music lovers (bluegrass, country, blues, oldies) are invited to a monthly gathering of fellowship and music at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Vibrant Grains Restaurant, 142 S.…