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Editorial

Call Rep. Johnson, defend Prop 2 against lame ducks

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To the editor: Please take time today to call State Rep. Steven Johnson (517-373-0840). I know from my conversation with him last Friday that he can be swayed on this particular issue since he is aware that 57% of his constituents voted yes on Prop 2 (on the gerrymandering issue)....
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All WHS debate members place among top 40 in state

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(Back row, from left) Lawrence Williams (assistant coach), Brandon Thornburg, Samantha VerStrate, Kendal Stroud, Jarod Geerligs, Robert Bausick, Anabelle Pogodzinski, Grace VanderMolen (front row) Eric Liddy, Samantha Benham, Andrea Brown (coach), Eleanor Brown (future debater), Madelyn Probst, Andrea Ivers, Jamie Murray, Eli Merren, Rylie Steuer, Jacob Fredricks and Makaila Huffman...
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‘Stuffs of Cheer’ holiday tradition marks its 6th year

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Christian Look and Joann Goodman at Laurels of Sandy Creek. Christian Look and his grandmother, Linda Hill, this week continued their "Stuffs of Cheer" tradition of six years by giving away stuffed animals to clients at The Laurels at Sandy Creek. "It all started six years ago when my grandson...
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Ranger Rick: Fight fire with fire to eliminate bullying

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With all the talk recently in Townbroadcast about bullying, there is one thing that is true — it won't stop. It won't stop because it is in our DNA and culture. Some are aghast over bullying, some are bullies, some are bullied. I was when I was in third grade...
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Funeral Thursday for outdoor enthusiast Merle Shoemaker

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Merle Shoemaker, age 82, of Dorr, died Sunday, Dec. 16. Merle retired from Keeler Brass after 40 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and bowler. He is survived by his children, Robin (Gary) Scheib, Vicki (Greg) Graczyk, Valerie Beuschel, Rita (John) Arce, Merle (Barb) Shoemaker; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren;...
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Service will be held Friday for Julia Kotrba-Dodds, 96

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Julia Kotrba-Dodds, age 96, of Wayland, died Monday, Dec. 17, at Kindred Hospice. Julie, as she was referred to by family and friends, enjoyed a hardworking and joyful life. First, hand in hand as the wife of a farmer, doing whatever had to be done.  Sometime after the farm was...
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Hudsonville Unity defeats both Wildcat bowl teams

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It was a good night for Wayland freshman bowler Lillian Gates. Unfortunately, it wasn't a good night for her teammates. Gates, a southpaw, rolled her personal best of a 156 in one game, but both the girls' and boys' squads lost Monday to perennial powerhouse Hudsonville Unity Christian, 29-1 and...
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Wayland’s city budget audit getting even cleaner

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Cheri Parrish The financial audit for the City of Wayland was presented Monday night and once again Dan Veldhuizen of Siegfried Crandall commented, "Overall, the city's financial condition is quite healthy." The auditor told the City Council there were fewer corrections needed than last year and identified budget weaknesses were...
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Former Wayland woman sought in Kent crime spree

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Tauna Parfait Authorities are searching for former Wayland woman Tauna Parfait, 33, most recently believed to be living in Otsego in connection with a recent crime spree in Kent County. Parfait and Bradley Johnson, also 33, are wanted for using a scam on gas station clerks and for ramming a...
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Martin community, schools enjoy a sort of renaissance

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Dr. David Harnish The Martin community and school system are undergoing a renaissance of sorts. Only a few years ago they were just about left for dead, but they have rebounded nicely, at least in the all-important world of public relations. Perhaps the most stunning achievement is the forward-looking implementation...
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