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Ranger Rick: Should we keep or delete the Federal Reserve?

May 28, 2019

Mr. Terry Parks recently wrote about the Federal Reserve and how it started and why it is important to understand how it affects our everyday lives. The Federal Reserve is exposed in the book "The Creature from Jekyll Island." I highly recommend you read this book to understand why, how,...

Memorial Day parade again travels Main Street in Wayland

May 27, 2019

Memorial Day in Wayland, led by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7581, was highlighted again by the annual parade down Main Street from the Michigan State Police post to the VFW facility on South Main. The procession stepped off at 11 a.m. At the end was a luncheon...

Bonnie Beard, ‘face and voice’ of Beard’s Produce dies at 80

May 26, 2019

Evonna “Bonnie” Beard, age 80 of Dorrdied, Saturday, May 25. Bonnie will be remembered as the friendly face and voice of Beard's Produce where she worked for many years with her husband and family. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Otto "Sonny" Beard; her children Ronda (Kevin)...

Three Wildcat softball alums’ seasons are winding down

May 26, 2019

Abby Merice Three Wildcat softball alums’ seasons are winding down at the collegiate level, and one, Davenport pitcher Mallory Teunissen, is concluding a remarkable career altogether. The other two, freshman teammate Abby Merice and Aquinas sophomore Leigh Morse still have three and two years left, respectively. Teunissen is finishing her...

Laura Velderman graduates from Hopkins as a Marine

May 26, 2019

Laura Velderman (right) officially concluded her unusual high school career this week at the Hopkins High School commencement, receiving her diploma from Ken Szczepanski, high school principal and secondary curriculum coordinator. She graduated at the top of her class as a U.S. Marine, fulfilling her requirements this past winter. She...

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One Small Voice: Enchanted Circle memorial overlooked gem

May 26, 2019

If you were to drive north of Santa Fe, NM to Taos, out of the desert through the pine-covered hills further northeast, you would come to a 45-mile scenic loop in the rolling plains just south of the Colorado border. This loop is known in tourist guide books (such as...

Wildcat boys place 11th at MITCA team track meet

May 26, 2019

(Photo courtesy of Terry Ellis) The Wayland boys' varsity track team finished 11th among 13 teams Friday at the Michigan Track Coaches' Association meet at Zeeland West. Host Zeeland West won the competition with 125 team points, Zeeland East was runner-up and Grand Rapids Christian third. Wayland scored 733 points...

Joyce Commons’ funeral mass is Wednesday at St. Stan’s

May 26, 2019

Joyce Yvonne Commons, age 85, died Saturday, May 25. She is survived by her children Dianna (Jerry) Rodanhisler, Paul Commons, Philip (Linda) Commons, Carl (Michelle) Commons, and Lecia (Shane) Russell; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings Joann Brenner and Dorothy (Rudy) Homrich; sister-in-law, Cheryl Wolf; brother-in-law, Dan Miller; and many nieces, nephews and...

Service will be Saturday for Patricia Fein, 64, of Dorr

May 25, 2019

Patricia L. Fein, age 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior died Friday, May 24. Patricia enjoyed crocheting and tending to her flower gardens and plants. She also enjoyed traveling with her family, fishing, and playing euchre with family and friends. She was a hard worker at...

Martin superintendent finalist interview is May 29

May 24, 2019

The Martin Board of Education will conduct an interview for superintendent with finalist Brooke Ballee-Stone at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, in the media center of the junior-senior high school. There will be a “meet and greet” session with the candidate at 6 p.m. Parents and interested community members are...

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