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The Subterranean: Mr. Rogers doc is must see movie
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…
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Wayland Township native Louise Nickels dies at 88
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.…
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Wildcat outfielder lands berth on all-state softball team
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…
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Army Bob: Was FBI used to spy on Trump campaign?
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…
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Deadline is July 24 to run in Wayland school election
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…
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Marketing, advertising have been ruining our republic
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Is there anybody here who's in marketing or advertising? Good. I want you to…
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Local Outstanding People for Education recognized
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…
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Celebration of Life event slated for Wayland woman
A Celebration of Life for LaVona VandenBoss, 88, of Wayland, will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 22, at Leisure Acres Mobile Home Park, (The Community Building)…
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Funeral at St. Mary’s Monday for Betty Bockheim, 79
Elizabeth "Betty" Bockheim, age 79, of Dorr, died Tuesday, June 19. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Ron; her children Mary (Keith) Podskalan-Alvesteffer, Maureen (Dan Fein)…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & How Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 23, 1993 The Apple Core Lounge and Wayland Township appear to…