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Funeral in Wayland Wednesday for Jacob Kraima, 88,
Jacob Kraima, age 88, died Friday, May 24. Jacob worked for more than 30 years at Simon Koster & Sons excavating. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, his family, but most…
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Minor injuries in rollover accident on northbound 131
by Austin Marsman Martin Township Fire and Rescue was dispatched Thursday to the northbound lane of U.S.-131 to handle a report of a traffic accident. A blue Chevy Tahoe traveling…
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Army Bob: So how many illegal immigrants do we have?
by Robert M. Traxler “Overall, government data show there were a total of 50,308 people last month that were apprehended or deemed as "inadmissible" at the border.” — CNBC The…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: We need more positive drug stories
"You never see positive stories about drugs in the news. Don't you think that's weird?" — The late comedian Bill Hicks We don't think it's weird because we've been told…
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Lady Wildcats lose last match of regular season, 4-2
Wayland lost 4-2 to Grand Rapids Christian Wednesday night in its last regular season home girls' soccer match of the season.The Wildcats fell behind early in the first half and…
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CCA seniors have their own little graduation ceremony
Career Connections Academy celebrated the accomplishments of their seniors in a small ceremony May 17. Students created displays featuring their skills and future aspirations for parents and community members. Similar…
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Lady Wildcats take 14th straight O-K Gold softball title
The Wayland varsity softball team Wednesday claimed its 14th consecutive O-K Gold championship and 25th overall. The Lady Wildcats swept a doubleheader against Grand Rapids Christian at the Gainey Complex…
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Circuit Court rules twice against Leighton airstrip foes
Opponents of the proposed airstrip in Leighton Township were dealt two blows in Allegan County Circuit Court earlier this month. New Circuit Judge Roberts Kengis, who just began duties earlier…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — May 26, 1993 The Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission turned down a rezoning request from Al Conklin, who wanted to build a 40-unit housing development off…
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Private memorial service planned for Eileen Bolt, 64
Eileen Bolt of Dorr died Monday, May 14, from complications due to cancer. She was 64. She was born in Grand Rapids Sept. 12, 1953, to Gordon and Jean Foster.…