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‘Leprecons’ to perform before CMU-Notre Dame
The Leprecons, a fierce Irish band from Grand Rapids, will bring the craic to the party as Notre Dame prepares to meet Central Michigan on the gridiron this weekend in.…
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Celebration of life will be Oct. 1 for Wayne Dial
Wayne R. Dial, age 84, died Monday, Sept. 11. At a young age, Wayne began his love of HAM radio; he will always be remembered by his call sign, W8AJU.…
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Dorr motorist arrested for attacking sheriff’s deputy
A 35-year-old Dorr Township man was arrested Monday night for attacking an Allegan County Sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop. Authorities said the deputy was summoned to a neighborhood in…
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Railroad St. parcel rezoning wins Plan Commission nod
The Wayland City Planning Commission decided Tuesday night to recommend a request from Jon and Don Rose to rezone a parcel at 236 Railroad St. from Light industrial to general…
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Funeral mass planned for nursing care professional Frances Mlynarchek
Frances Lucille Mlynarchek, age 90, died Sunday, Sept. 10. She was born to Andrew and Anna in Wayland July 7, 1933. Frances was one of 13 children and grew up…
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Wildcats take 4th place in wet Coach B Invitational
In what used to be called the Gun Lake Invitational, now the Coach B (Tammy Benjamin) competition, the contest was limited to six teams because of wet and rainy conditions.…
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Longtime teacher Wanetta Armintrout dies at age 99
Mrs. Wanetta Armintrout of Moline, a longtime teacher, died Sunday morning at her home. She was 99 years old. "She was an amazing mentor and wonderful friend," said Becky Miller…
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Wayland School Board’s meeting times now 6 p.m.
The Wayland Board of Education will switch its regular meeting times from 7 to 6 p.m. on the second Monday of the month. The move will commence with the Oct.…
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Wayland schools may offer Internet services on buses
The Wayland Union School District may offer wi-fi Internet access on its bus fleet this academic year. The Board of Education Monday considered a proposal to pay $75,555, all of…
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Customers are absorbing costs more than businesses
“The love of money is the root of all evil.” — The Apostle Paul “When companies don’t pay workers a living wage, taxpayers pick up the tab.” — Former Labor…