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Diane Wolf Simkins, WHS grad, dies at Virginia home
Diane Marie (Wolf) Simkins, 74, of Norfolk, Va., died at home surrounded by family on Friday, June 30, after a lengthy illness. Born Jan. 23, 1949, near Ovid, MI she…
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Sylvia Nickerson’s burial to be in Elmwood Cemetery
Sylvia Jean Nickerson, age 82, died at home in Wayland Friday, June 30. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived…
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Let’s put fireworks repeal proposal on state ballot
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. The huge successes of state-wide ballot initiatives in 2018, 2020 and 2022 have given…
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Hopkins to celebrate the 4th all day on Tuesday
The annual Fourth of July celebration in Hopkins will be held all day next Tuesday. Activities planned for the day and into the evening: Morning: 8 to 10 a.m. —…
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Dr. Gulish retiring from Wayland medical practice
After 38 years D. Gary Gulish is retiring from his practice in Wayland, and Dr. Joel Veldhouse will succeed him. Assistant Jodie Kloosterman said, "I have worked for him for…
Posted inSports
Road Runners cruising along for their 27th season
The 27th summer season of the Wayland Road Runners Club has been moving along nicely every Wednesday.There have been four races thus far; 75 runners have participated in the three mile,…
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Army Bob: Death cult says end of the world in 2050
by Robert M. Traxler Is the progressive/socialist movement a death cult, not unlike the Heaven’s Gate group, that felt the Hale-Bopp Comet was a message that the world was ending,…
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Local air quality affected by smoke and fires this week
The Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) is sharing a press release from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) because areas in Allegan County are experiencing some hours when…
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Kami Morse named to all-state team at 2nd base
Recent Wayland High School graduate Kami Morse has been named to the Michigan High School Division 2 all-state softball team at second base. Morse, who has signed on to play…
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Memorial will be Thursday, July 6, for Barbara Rook
Barbara A. Rook, age 86, died Tuesday, June 27. She was the most kind, sweet, loving, and beautiful woman. She always kept a positive attitude. Barbara touched the hearts of…