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Army Bob: Does government both giveth and taketh away?
by Robert M. Traxler Am I a great guy or what? I am going to give you all money. I made the decision not to take it away from you,…
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Curbside recycling costs loom as a big 2020 issue in county
Most Allegan County municipalities are bracing for the likelihood that recycling program costs will increase again next year, and some will grapple with a proposal to raise the household rate…
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All WHS debate team members finish in top 13 at Ionia tourney
The Wayland High School debate team had all 13 team members finish among the top 13 at the West Michigan Legislative Debate League at Ionia High School Wednesday. They were Anabelle…
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Perceived juvenile threat against Wayland school thwarted early
A perceived threat of violence against Wayland Union Schools was thwarted before it could be taken seriously Wednesday morning, according to authorities. Sheriff Frank Baker, in a prepared statement, said,…
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Eleven water wells to be tested within Village of Martin
The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening learned that 11 water wells within the Village of Martin will be tested for free by the Allegan County Health Department later this week.…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 16, 1994 As Director Barb Kaarlie pleaded, “We can’t let it…
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Service will be Saturday for former Joe’s Grocery co-owner
Donna Jean Panyrek, age 98, of Gun Lake, died Tuesday, Nov. 12. Donna and husband Joe opened Joe’s Grocery at “Joe’s Corner Gun Lake” in 1946. The site became a…
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Funeral is Friday for former Hopkins Village President Harmsen
A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Hopkins Community Reformed Church for local businessman and former Hopkins Village President Ricky Harmsen, who died Monday at Borgess Medical…
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Yes It’s True: Best wishes from me to 2 strong, smart women
Two unsung, smart and strong women in our midst are encountering important milestones in their lives and are going in different directions as a result. Michelle Herman, Wayland City Clerk…
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Ranger Rick: Climate change claims are about power, money
Brrrr... no, I'm not going to go into a global warming tirade. Well, maybe a little bit. Isn't it ironic with all the global cooling, global warming, global climate change,…