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Gary Webb of Hamilton passes Thursday at age 67
Gary T. Webb, age 67, of Hamilton, died Thursday, Nov. 11. Gary was born May 5, 1954, to Worley and Margaret Webb, who preceded him in death as well as his…
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Two turnovers turn the tide against Clippers in semis
It certainly was not déjà vu all over again Friday night when Martin lost 36-14 at Lenawee Christian in the state eight-man football semifinals. The Clippers a year ago made…
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So ‘Old Man Winter’ finally has made an appearance?
It's unofficially being called the first snowfall of the 2021-22 winter season, just as shown here in the back yard of Wayland-are resident Brenda Sipkema. The unusually warm fall finally…
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Memorial service will be Friday, Nov. 26, for Bill Bolt
William (Bill) Bolt of Hopkins died Tuesday, Nov. 9. He was 73. Known for his booming voice, demanding presence, and "work is life" ethic, he collected all kinds of friends,…
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Mass for Mike Tobolic is Wednesday at St. Therese
Michael Tobolic, age 65, died Thursday, Nov. 11. He is survived by his children Joseph (Abby Merritt) Tobolic, Nicholas (Eva) Tobolic, Tess (Brian) Marhofer, Jake (Victoria) Tobolic, Abigail Tobolic; four…
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Wood bridge on 140th Ave. in Leighton to be repaired
The 140th Avenue bridge finally will get a repair job done, the Leighton Township Board learned Thursday evening. Supervisor Steve Wolbrink told his colleagues that Craig Atwood from the Allegan…
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Army Bob: People on the left misidentify opponents
by Robert M. Traxler If you’re a Republican you are a white supremacist, a white nationalist, a bigot, racist, sexist, homophobe, Islamophobe, anti… fill in the blank, so and so…
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Vaccination clinic Saturday at WHS Auxiliary Gym
The Allegan County Health Department will have a free vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Wayland Union High School Auxiliary Gym. Anyone anyone…
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Private graveside service planned for Barbara Smith
Barbara Smith, age 87, died Tuesday, Nov. 9. She is survived by her children Ron (Kris) Smith, Jeff (Deb) Smith, Karen German, Linda (Don) Fifelski; grandchildren Ben, Katelin, Steve, Shelly, Jeff,…
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Wildcat slugger Kennedy Cole to play at Kent State
Wayland High School senior Kennedy Cole has announced she has signed a letter of intent to continue her softball career at Kent State University. Cole was the leading home run…