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Service is Wednesday for John Veenstra of Hopkins
John Gerald Veenstra Sr., age 67 of Hopkins, died Sunday, Dec. 19, at his farm. John was a faithful, simple, loving, and quiet man who was humble and honorable to…
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City drops snow plowing for Aqua In Vino parking lot
The Wayland City Council Monday night took no action on a proposed agreement to continue snow plowing services for the parking lot between Aqua In Vino and Henika Library on…
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Funeral in Florida for 1964 WHS grad Diane Gonzalez
Diane Fleek Gonzalez, a 1964 graduate of Wayland High School, died of cancer. She was born in Pontiac on March 7, 1946, to Norman Leroy Fleek Sr. and Eleanor Irene…
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Service set Wednesday for LeRoy Doxey of Wayland
LeRoy Doxey, 89, died Friday, Dec. 17. LeRoy served his country in the United States Air Force. He continued to serve his community through his involvement with the Dorr American…
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Grandma’s Pin Wheel Cookies include center jam
by Kathy Hamman Miller These cookies are made of a flakey, cream cheese dough and are stuffed with your favorite jam in the center. It’s a great holiday cookie that’s…
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Ramblin’ Road: Christmas traditions seem to change
by Phyllis McCrossin Phyllis McCrossin It’s Saturday, a week before Christmas. The King and I are waiting for our grandsons to come for another overnight visit. This is their father’s…
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State Rep. Whiteford should know better about Covid
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. State Rep. Mary Whiteford State Rep. Mary Whiteford’s latest monthly newsletter was problematic for…
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Covid deaths increase by 14 in county over last week
Breaking news screen world map background. Vector illustration. Banner template for broadcast channels or internet tv. Fourteen more Covid-19-related deaths have been reported over the last week in Allegan County,…
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Private family service held for Lois Moomey, 93
Lois Moomey, age 93, died Thursday, Dec. 16. She is survived by her children Brent (Brenda) Moomey, Roxie (Chris) Scholten; grandchildren April Dreyer, Matt Dreyer, Sam Moomey, Max Moomey; great-granddaughter…
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Lady Clippers are 5-1 going into hoops holiday break
Cirstin Colburn The Martin girls' varsity basketball team will take a 5-1 record overall into the holiday break after a 47-9 thrashing of Fennville Friday evening. The boys' squad, however,…