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Another example of toxic health care system surfaces
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. "The love of money is the root of all evil." — The Apostle Paul…
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No funeral for 1961 Martin grad Mary VanderVere
Mary Lee VanderVere, 79 of Allegan, died Tuesday, June 14. Born May 4, 1943, in Otsego, she was the daughter of the late George and Marian (VanHouten) Spencer. Mary graduated…
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Voters in this area will split between 2 state districts
Aric Nesbitt Kaleb Hudson Northeast Allegan County County voters will find themselves split between two districts for the Aug. 2 primary election for state representative and state senator. The election…
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Continuing the season — ‘Strawberry Bars Forever’
by Kathy Hamman Miller Preheat oven to 375 degreesGrease an 8x8 baking dish or pie plate and set aside. Strawberry Bars:3/4 cup flour of choice1 heaping cup old fashioned rolled…
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No service yet for nurse anesthetist Deloris Schultz
Deloris Schultz died Friday, June 17 at age 89. Deloris was an intelligent, kind, and spiritual woman, from her days volunteering as a missionary in Ghana, Africa, to her work…
Posted inSports
Wildcats suffer softball title near miss twice in a row
There once was a humorous saying that "History doesn't repeat it self. Historians do." But on Saturday, Stevensville Lakeshore won the Division 2 state softball championship by defeating Trenton 6-2.…
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Farmers Market opens for another season near library
The Farmers Market opened Saturday morning for another season, located again to the immediate south of the Henika District Library, 149 S. Main St. in downtown Wayland. Fresh vegetables, plants…
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Memorial service June 26 for Thomas Wilson, 76
Thomas Wilson of Dorr died Wednesday, June 15. He was 76. Tom spent his childhood years in upstate New York. He developed a passion for public service as a New…
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Yes It’s True: A progressive differs with originalists
I learned a lot about the difference between progressive and Tea Party beliefs in 2012 when I attended a small political gathering in the Grand Rapids area for a state…
Posted inCommunity Notices
15-year-old girl found by State Police after missing
UPDATE: Rachel Wagner, the 15-year-old girl reported missing Friday afternoon, has been found. Her stepmother said, "Thank you to everyone of you who called, texted and messaged me with info.…