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Celebration of life Sept. 24 for Vietnam vet James Hull
James G. Hull, age 74, died Friday, Aug. 12. Jim was born in Cadillac, the son of Betty (Lattimer) and Delbert Hull. James was drafted into the U.S. Army as…
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School bus driver Alice Matulaitis-Baldiga dies
Alice Ann Matulaitis-Baldiga, 68, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. Alice was born in Grand Rapids and grew up on the west side. She attended Mt. Mercy Academy and graduated…
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Memorial service pending for William Reurink, 69
William Lee Reurink “Wilber," 69, lost his 10-year battle with cancer died Tuesday, Aug. 16, in Wayland. Wilber’s faith was one of the most important aspects of his life. He…
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Kyle Pitcher leaving to direct Rockford orchestra
Pitcher returned to Wayland in the fall of 2021 to succeed Karen Nofsinger as orchestra instructor and director after teaching at the Goshen, Ind., school system. He graduated from Western…
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Army Bob: We are colluding with China against Earth
by Robert M. Traxler OK — China, the world’s number one source of greenhouse gases and growing every day, will not abide by the environmental treaties with the world. This…
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Elizabeth Kiraly’s sharing of memories will be Aug. 31
Elizabeth Kiraly, 72, died Tuesday, Aug. 16. Family was very important to Elizabeth. She enjoyed spending time with family and especially traveling with them. She is survived by her sons…
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Memorial visitation is Aug. 28 for Marie Webster, 71
Marie Adeline Webster, age 71, died at home in Wayland Monday, Aug. 15. Marie was a bookworm who loved to read her favorite author, Stephen King. She also enjoyed watching…
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One shouldn’t have to resign post to run for mayor
ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “It’s a drag being a cop. I think I’d rather be the mayor.”…
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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 — Aug. 18, 1997 Monterey Township resident Joan Riksen reported she had been…
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‘Roundup collects nearly $4,000 for local fire dept.
The "roundup" for the Wayland Fire Department last month at the Wayland Hardings' Market was a huge success and the department was handed a check for $3,849. Pictured are Roger