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Mass of Christian burial Tuesday for Don Sevigny
Donald A. Sevigny, age 88, died Friday, July 18, at his home in Wayland. Born Sept. 5, 1936, in Detroit, he relocated to Wayland in his youth. Watching him dance…
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Yes, It’s True: I must consider stepping aside
“The old gray mare she ain’t what she used to be, cries when she wants to pee.” It’s long overdue — acknowledging my very real fears about growing old and…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The bank building in downtown Martin 25 Years Ago — July 17, 2000 The new Harding’s…
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Service Saturday for Randall Post of Wayland
Randall S. Post died Monday, July 14. Born Dec. 16, 1957, he was 67. Randall will be remembered for his unwavering faith, deep love for his family, and quick wit…
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Dan Beute re-elected chair of Plan Commission
Dan Beute Dan Beute was re-elected chairman of the Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening and the newest commissioner, Rebecca Snider, was welcomed for her first meeting. Beute, who holds…
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Sustainable business park may be back on track
The on-again, off-again sustainable business park project for Dorr Township seems to be on again. Crain’s Business has announced that Kent County officials plan to build a new transfer station…
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Write It Right: Coach’s comments both oral and written
The Townbroadcast account of the contentious meeting Monday night of the Wayland Board of Education may have been misleading. Wayland Mayor and Cross-Country coach Jennifer Antel submitted her resignation and…
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Visitation will be July 24 for Steve Vogt of Dorr
Steven Vogt, age 71, died Saturday, July 12, while surrounded by his family in Dorr. Steve was born Sept. 20, 1953, in Grand Rapids, to Joseph and Lucille Vogt. Steve…
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Mass for Kelly Smart will be held Saturday
Kelly J. Smart, age 57 of Wayland, died peacefully at her home Sunday, July 13, following a courageous battle with lymphoma. She was born Oct. 15, 1967, to James and…
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Cutbacks prompt 2 WHS varsity coaches to quit
Sherry Miklusicak Jennifer Antel The Wayland Union School District has lost three coaches and a middle school athletic director in just the last couple of months because of budget cutbacks.…