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Eighth-grader on track to break WHS pole vault mark
Evie Mathis, daughter of Rick and Cindy Mathis of Wayland, is continuing to work on her expansive skills in the pole vault this summer as she prepared to enter the…
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Ramblin’ Road: Teens really are allergic to workplace?
by Phyllis McCrossin Two weeks ago I wrote about learning different cultures from a young co-worker. Since then, the young co-worker left (without notice) and a replacement was hired. Also…
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Lemon Lime Sunshine Salad an easy, popular dish
by Kathy Hamman Miller Lemon Lime Sunshine Salad Empty 1 pint of small curd cottage cheese into a large salad bowl of your choice. Mix 1 dry 3 ounce package…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Variety of artists’ booths featured in Main Street fest
A variety of unique artists’ booths will be featured at the Main Street celebration from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 17, in downtown Wayland. So far, there are 15…
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Martin Hometown Day July 10 regarded as big success
The Martin Hometown Day Saturday, was a huge success, according to a spokesperson from the Martin Pride group on Facebook. "We are so proud of Martin," she wrote. "We were…
Posted inObituaries
Memorial service will be Tuesday for Linda Wykstra
Linda Lea Wykstra, 72, of Martin, died Saturday, July 10, at Allegan County Medical Care Community. She was born Oct.25, 1948, to Paul and Elene Plank, Linda grew up in…
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No service planned for Bruce Leech, 77, of Dorr
Bruce E. Leech, age 77, died Thursday July 8. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Karen, who was his soul mate as well for 26 years. He also…
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Mass of Christian Burial Friday for Steve Shelley, 70
Steve Shelley Sr., age 70, died Friday, July 9. Steve graduated from Wayland Union High School in 1969 and attended Ferris State University. He was a professional cook. Steve worked…
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Comparisons of Trump and Rev. Jim Jones frightening
To the editor: From Thom Hartman: Representative Jackie Spears got it right, and she should know. Back in 1978, Spears – then a 28-year-old aide to Congressman Leo Ryan –…
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Yes It’s True: Reflections on another troop withdrawal
The news about the U.S. soon withdrawing from Afghanistan prompted memories of America’s leaving South Vietnam on April 30, 1975. I know, there often are posts on Facebook that assert…