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Service is Monday for Mildred Lettinga, 84, of Wayland

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Mildred Mildred Irene (Cutler) Lettinga, of Wayland, died at her home Thursday, Sept. 7, following several months of ill health. She was 84. Mrs. Lettinga was born Dec. 2, 1932, the daughter of Lloyd and Elsie Cutler. Mildred was the last surviving Cutler from Cutlerville. Mildred was born, raised and lived...
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Wildcats almost give away O-K Gold debut, but beat TK

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Braeden Anderson (33) was able to shed this block and make a big stop on Logan Tolan (24). It almost seemed as though Wayland was trying to give away a football game Friday night. It was a good thing guest Middleville Thornapple Kellogg would have no part of it. The...
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Yes It Is, It’s True: It’s permissible if it’s ‘a business decision’

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"It's nothing personal... it's just business." — Stringer Bell on "The Wire." Actor Idris Elba acquired a lot of deserved fame for his role as Stringer Bell in David Simon's iconic TV series, "The Wire." Too many people have described his character as a two-bit drug dealer, second in command...
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Wayland school summer program serves 10,000 meals

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Wayland Union Schools served 10,000 meals this summer. The district offered free lunches to kids ages 18 and under in a variety of locations, as well as breakfast during summer school. Fun events were also offered free to families including a Bounce Party in the Park, a family circus act...
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Cars2Go used car building comes a-tumbling down

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As promised, the walls of the old Herb Chevrolet dealership building on West Superior Street came a tumbling down after about 45 years at the site at the corner of Reno Drive. The structure was home to Wayland Chevrolet after Herb retired from the business and then about seven years...
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Basura: Trump defense is he’s not a polished politician?

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“There is no exception to the rule that every rule has an exception.” — James Thurber "Not A Polished Politician" We hear this about Donald a lot. Stuff like: "He’s not a polished politician. He speaks from the heart. We can tell what he means, even when he says something...
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Lady Vikings sweep Godwin in O-K Silver opener

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The Hopkins varsity volleyball team opened its O-K Silver Conference season Thursday evening with a three-set sweep over Wyoming Godwin Heights, 25-15, 25-13 and 25-15. "The team was very balanced tonight with contributions from several players," coach Terri Wisser said. "It was a good start to the O-K Silver season....
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Army Bob: Technology can make car cell phone use safer

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by Robert M. Traxler The summer is waning and those of us who operate motorcycles are sad. Riding a bike, any bike, through beautiful Allegan County is a very enjoyable and relaxing thing to do. I know it sounds counterintuitive to use the words relax and motorcycle in the same...
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Retired home economist still judges fair food entries at 87

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Judge Shirley Hamman (left) after judging in the categories of canning, freezing, candy making, cake decor and baked goods for the annual Ladies Day culinary arts contest in the Youth building on the Allegan County Fairgrounds. Clerk Tracy Good is standing in the center with Superintendent of the Culinary Arts...
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Watson seeking grant for possible meat processing plant

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Watson Township Supervisor Kevin Travis Thursday evening introduced Jay Roberts-Eveland, retired Kentwood Schools therapist, who is writing a grant and submitting it to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help fund a study for sewer extension to property at the corner of M-222 and 12th Street. Travis told colleagues he...
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