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Ramblin’ Road: My deaf mother passed along gift
by Phyllis McCrossin Those who knew our mother knew her as a classy, wise Christian woman. What few people knew was Mom was incredibly deaf. A childhood fever left her…
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Martin Community food stand still offers goodies
Martin area resident Grace Hettinger today reports on Facebook there is lots of zucchini, a few cucumbers and peppers up for grabs at road side community fresh food stand three…
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Here’s how I see candidates in Aug. 4 primary election
“There ain’t a dime’s worth of difference between you two. I should’ve stayed home and planted corn.” — Bob Wenger of Middleville, speaking to GOP state representative candidates Gary Newell…
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Martin High grad Dennis Snyder dies in North Carolina
Dennis, a 1982 Martin High School graduate, died Sunday, July 5, in North Carolina. He was 58, He was born April 2, 1963, in Kalamazoo the son of Raymond and…
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Longtime Martin physician Dr. Janis Pone dies at 100
Dr. Janis Pone of Kalamazoo, formerly of Martin, died Sunday, July 5. He was 100 years of age. The son of Karlis and Angelika (Irbe) Pone, he was born on…
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Wayland Supt. sends 1st letter to parents in district
It is an honor to serve you as the Superintendent of Wayland Union Schools. I am excited to begin this journey alongside each of you. During the next three months,…
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TK High School football star Trent Johnson dies
Thornapple Kellogg High School athlete Trent Robert Johnson, age 18, took his own life Saturday, July 4. He was a good friend to many Wayland area residents. Born Sep. 25,…
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Leighton Twp. grants tax abatements to 2 businesses
The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening approved requests for tax abatements for two new industries, both on 147th Avenue. The board voted 3-0 (with Trustees John Hooker and Brian Bonnema…
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Army Bob: What will be the effect of ‘Ferguson effect?’
A police officer kills an African American lawfully or unlawfully, and the people hits the streets to protest, it is their right. When the media goes into overdrive hyping a…
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Former Wayland woman dies of COVID-19 in Chicago
Elaine Grasinski, age 87, of Chicago, formerly of Wayland, died July 4 due to COVID-19. She was born Aug. 23, 1932, in Wayland to Gustav and Suzanne Downorovicz. She married…