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Yes It’s True: I am allergic to celebrity journalism

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"Eighty percent of life is just showing up." — Woody Allen The City of Wayland welcomed three political celebrities in 48 hours between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning. Yes, it doesn't happen very often in these parts. State Rep. Jon Hoadley, Democrat of Kalamazoo, made Wayland the first stop of...
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Columns

Army Bob: The Green New Deal plan needs rebuttal

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by Robert M. Traxler Take a few minutes and read the Green New Deal. Our friends in the media have made the plan all things to all people, but read it and make up your own mind. In this column I will correctly quote the plan using full sentences and...
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Funeral mass will be May 8 for Kenneth Burgess, 79

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Kenneth C Burgess, age 79, Wayland died April 10 in Las Vegas, Nev. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen; children Todd Burgess (Natasha) Houston, TX, Michelle (Larry) Ferguson, Newaygo; grandchildren Quinton and Lisa Burgess Nicholas and Holly Burgess, Melissa and Jason Bisel, Gabriel and Brady Steffens,...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — May 4, 1994 From the 1940s, when the war effort was on to save rubber for aircraft tires. From June 15 through the 30th in 1942 the United States held a nationwide rubber...
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Ranger Rick: Parents, not kids continue the rotting

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When you get older, I think it is natural to think back from where you came from, where you in life's journey happened to make a turn or had an opportunity and you passed or took it, and where you ended up to date. Some people make poor decisions with...
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Martin school officials avoid potentially serious situation

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The Allegan County Sheriff's Department this morning reported it "responded to a report of a possible threat at Martin Public Schools. This threat was taken seriously by both the school and our deputies; appropriate action was taken to ensure the safety of the students and staff at the school. After...
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Lady Wildcats lose to 3 Division 1 softball opponents

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Coach Cheri Ritz (center) has an extremely young team this spring with only one senior and a boatload of freshmen and sophomores. The Wayland varsity softball lost three games Saturday to Division 1 opponents at the Gull Lake Invitational, evening its overall season record at 7-7. The Lady Wildcats were...
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Articles

Two coaches suggest dean of students be hired at WHS

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Mike Doupe Sue Brewer The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening was asked to hire a dean of students and free up the athletic director from handling freshman student discipline issues. Head varsity football coach Mike Doupe and cross-country coach Sue Brewer appeared at the board’s work session to make...
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Wayland schools grappling with bus driver shortage issue

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The Wayland Union school district is looking for a few good bus drivers. Perhaps more than a few. Like many other school systems, Wayland has seen a decline in the number of bus drivers and Finance Director Patricia Velie Monday night told the Board of Education Monday night she is...
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Dignitaries join grand opening of training center in Wayland

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U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (speaking at podium) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (far right) were among those who attended the grand opening of the Carpenters and Millwrights Training Center on Reno Drive Monday morning. Many of those in attendance were treated to tours of the facility, which will provide classroom and...
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