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Army Bob: The baby boomers hated the WWII generation
by RobertM. Traxler Sadly, we too often read in the Townbroadcast of the passing of World War II veterans and members of what Tom Brokaw referred to as “The Greatest…
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Memorial service for Julia Navis will be at Monterey UMC
Julia N. Navis, age 65, of Byron Center, died Friday, Nov. 17, at Byron Center Manor. Visitation with the family will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2,…
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One Small Voice: Sexual transgressions issues complex
As of Sunday past, Nov. 18, the news cycle regarding sexual transgressions, alleged as well as admitted, by prominent men in entertainment and politics, was stalled on Roy Moore, senate…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — Nov. 25, 1992 Lt. Stephen DeBoer, commander of the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police, sent a letter to the editor reporting the success of…
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1967 WHS grad, twin sister Kaye (Hall) Jackson dies
Kaye Arlene (Hall) Jackson, 68, of Plainwell, died Monday, Nov. 20, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Kaye was well known in Wayland, not only as a 1967 graduate…
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Otsego teacher Jake Jewitt new Hopkins varsity hoops coach
Jake Jewett, a middle school social studies and computers teacher in Otsego, has been named head varsity basketball coach for Hopkins High School. He is in his seventh year teaching in…
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Tuinstra apologizes for secret taping of planning meeting
Dorr Township Board Trustee John Tuinstra Tuesday night offered an apology to the Dorr Township Planning Commission for audio tape recording its Oct. 17 meeting without letting them know. Tuinstra…
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Will Upton pay for supporting trickle-down bill redux?
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Will Sixth District Congressman Fred Upton pay a political price for voting in favor…
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Ranger Rick: Roy Moore is innocent until proven guilty
When it comes to accusations for sexual misconduct between the opposite sex, usually the male is viewed as guilty until he can prove his innocence. Such is the situation with…
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Three city manager candidates to be interviewed Dec. 2
The Wayland City Council will have three special meetings Saturday morning and afternoon at council chambers to interview three finalists for the city manager position. The council will take…