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Funeral Tuesday in Wayland for Mary Brunink, 57

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Mary Brunink, age 57, died Friday, June 22. Mary loved to read and cook. A 1979 Hopkins High School graduate, she spent many years working at Calvin College. Mary was a kind soul who always helped others. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. She is survived...
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Leighton air strip opponents present their side in flyer

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Kate Scheltema The other side of the debate over a proposed air strip in Leighton Township is making its case to voters via the mailbox. About a month after developer Clark Galloway sent a flyer supporting the air strip development, opponents have put together a mailing paid for by the...
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Man sought in Byron Center Huntington Bank robbery

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Kent County Sheriff’s authorities are looking for a man who robbed the Huntington Bank in downtown Byron Center at gunpoint Friday afternoon. Police said the robbery occurred at about 1:16 p.m. Friday at the bank, on the northeast corner of 84th Street and Byron Center Avenue. The address is 2365...
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The Subterranean: Mr. Rogers doc is must see movie

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Review of Won’t You Be My Neighbor? ***** out of five stars Coming to the Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids on June 28 Currently showing at the Harkins Chandler Fashion 20 by Walter G. Tarrow A must see for every American, for every one of US. An authentic and real look at...
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Wayland Township native Louise Nickels dies at 88

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Louise Ann Nickels, age 88 of Lake City, died Wednesday, June 20. She was born in Wayland Township on April 11, 1930 to Charles and Irene Kuhtic who predeceased her. Louise loved traveling with second husband Norm. They rode motorcycles or traveled by RV through 49 states, spending retirement years...
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Wildcat outfielder lands berth on all-state softball team

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Abby Merice Wayland senior Chanlyn Commons was selected to the Division 2 All-State softball team as an outfielder by the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association. Teammate Abby Merice also earned honorable mention accolades as a pitcher. The two were important in the Wildcats' 20-7-1 overall record this spring, which...
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Army Bob: Was FBI used to spy on Trump campaign?

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by Robert M. Traxler Quite frankly, I am concerned about the charge that the government (the FBI) spied on the Trump campaign staff. If the FBI had carded, registered informants in the Trump campaign whom they directed and managed, even in the most minor manner, directed and managed by an...
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Deadline is July 24 to run in Wayland school election

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Toni Ordway Pete Zondervan The deadline for anyone interested in seeking a four-year seat on the Wayland Board of Education is Tuesday, July 24. The general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 6. jThe terms for all three seats will begin Jan. 1, 2019. The Wayland School Board will have...
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Marketing, advertising have been ruining our republic

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ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Bill Hicks "Is there anybody here who's in marketing or advertising? Good. I want you to go out and kill yourselves... Suck a tailpipe... whatever it takes to rid the world of your evil...
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Local Outstanding People for Education recognized

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Wayland Union Schools' Outstanding People for Education selected Wednesday for this year were (from left) Janet Allen, Jeff Braginton and Monica DeHaan. The three were recognized at the Allegan County School Board Association (ACSBA) banquet. (Photo supplied)
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