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Private service planned for Phyllis Hall-Hartwell, 80
Phyllis L. Hall-Hartwell, age 80, of Wayland, died Monday, March 14. Phyllis was born Oct. 13, 1941, at home in Muskegon County, one of 13 children born to Roy and…
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Mom’s trip to Shipshewana is the cure for Cabin Fever
by Denise Dykstra My mom is the best. Here is one example of many why she is amazing. Spring redecorating is in the air. It’s as if, since we cannot…
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Memorial service will be this spring for Barb Nelson
A memorial service time and place for Barbara Jean Nelson, 73, of Shelbyville, will be announced in the spring. The former Barbara Pechta was a daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and…
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Service will be March 23 for Elmer Lawes of Moline
Elmer Evart Lawes, 88, of Moline, died Wednesday, March 9 just four days shy of his 89th birthday. Elmer was born March 13, 1933, in Otsego to Elmer and Lottie…
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Building adjacent to Pearl Street gym is coming down
The old CCA building that was attached to the Pearl Street gym for more than 60 years is going down later this year. The Wayland Board of Education Monday night…
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School bond issue for $48.5 million, but no new taxes
The Wayland Union Schools’ bond request in August has been set at a total of $48.5 million, but Assistant Superintendent Patricia Velie insists district residents will not pay any more…
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Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday for Phil Chenier
Phil Chenier of Dorr died of a heart attack Friday while vacationing in Florida. He was 75. He was born Aug. 15, 1946, to Louis Chenier and Lula Morgenstern (Price)…
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Ramblin’ Road: We begin journey to Michigan slowly
by Phyllis McCrossin Sunday afternoon on the road isn’t really any different from Sunday afternoon living in a brick and mortar home. King is watching golf on TV, the dog…
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Motorist arrested in fleeing, attempted carjacking case
A motorist was apprehended Michigan State Police Saturday morning in a fleeing and attempted carjacking incident on M-222 in Watson Township and on U.S.-131 near the Martin exit. The suspect…
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Colcannon: Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day celebration
Colcannon is an Irish mashed potatoes recipe that has quickly become a family favorite, so I thought to share it again with you in honor of the upcoming St. Patrick’s…