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Army Bob: ‘White privilege’ applies to Hunter Biden ?
by Robert M. Traxler Structural/Institutional Racism/White Privilege? Where is it, what is it? Identify it and we can work to end it, but the term is so open as to…
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Nicki Cardosa wins asst. coach award nationally
Nicki Cardosa Nicki Cardosa, coach and teacher at Wayland High School, has been named an assistant coach of the year by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. She won a state-level…
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WHS teacher’s wife’s book being sold in 2 area stores
Jeanne Gunderson, wife of Wayland High School art teacher Scott Gunderson, has received word that Schuler's and Books and Mortar in Grand Rapids have both agreed to sell her recently…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 13, 1998 Dorr Township firefighters rescued a 14-year-old, Patrick Morefield, who…
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Main Street project shutters local 4 One 2 eatery again
As the late comedian Gilda Radner said, "It's always something." Anthony Winters and Nissa Smith of the 4 One 2 distillery, restaurant and arcade next to the FFW post on…
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WHS grad promoted to head coach at Mich. Tech
Robert Young Wayland High School graduate Robert Young has been promoted to head coach of the Michigan Tech track and field program, Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Suzanne Sanregret…
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Brian Gordon’s funeral will be at Martin church July 18
Brian Gordon died Friday, July 7, at his home in Hamilton. He was 66. He was born March 8, 1967, in Kokomo, Indi., the son of Frederick and Patricia (Sproal)…
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Celebration of life will be later for Walt Alflen, 93
Word has been received of the death Sunday July 9, in Bradenton, Fla., of Walter Alflen, formerly of Wayland. He was 93. Known as a terrific husband, father, grandfather and…
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Lumberyard request to use storage building approved
The Lumberyard Event Center at 780 W. Maple St. earned a recommendation from the City Planning Commission Tuesday for its intention to use a storage building for wedding event-related activities.…
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Celebration of life for Ryan Sprague will be Thursday
Ryan Sprague, age 51,died while surrounded by his family Saturday, July 8. Ryan enjoyed fishing, hunting, shopping, and especially golfing and loved spending time with his family. Ryan accepted people…