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Longtime Hopkins activist June Krug dies at age 84
June LaVerne Krug, 84 of Hopkins died Monday, Nov. 28, at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan. Born Feb. 15, 1938. in Patoka, Ind., she was the daughter of the late…
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Wayland school board rejects book ban request
Digital Camera The Wayland Board of Education Monday night turned down a request to remove the book “Oryx and Crake” from the high school library. The book’s author, Margaret Atwood,…
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Yes It’s True: I pour cold water on U-M’s big win
Congratulations certainly are in order for the University of Michigan football team in its huge victory Saturday afternoon over Ohio State. I’ve been a big sports fan nearly all my…
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Wildcat, Viking, Martin girls to open hoop seasons
All three area high school girls' basketball teams will start their seasons this week. Wayland and Hopkins will make their debuts Tuesday evening, as the Wildcats will be host to…
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You can give thanks for stuffed stuffing sandwich
Yes, there is many things to be thankful for over the holidays. One of them being the leftovers you bring home after the get togethers at Grandma’s house. Very pleasing…
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United Church is offering local help for the holidays
The United Church of Wayland, 411 E. Superior St., is offering a varety of services to help financially challenged people with the demands of the holiday. In a prepared statement,…
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Ex-Dewey’s Auto Body owner dies at age 89
Robert Kenneth Dewey, 89, of Dorr, died Thursday, Nov. 24. He was owner and operator of Dewey's Auto Body for many years. After his retirement, Bob continued his passion for…
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Mass of Christian Burial Dec. 2 for Louise Wood
Louise M. Wood, age 94, died Tuesday, Nov. 22. Louise loved to start her day with a cup of tea and a favorite baked good, which she made from scratch.…
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Our cherished rights shouldn’t be absolutes
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “Now you free speech boys can have your fun now, but after…
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Army Bob: You get free speech unless you diss progressives/socialists
by Robert M. Traxler In a few media outlets there are reports that the President Joe Biden administration has worked with social media to cancel content they did not approve…