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Funeral will be Saturday for Peter Nobel, 75, of Dorr
Peter N. Nobel, age 75, died at his home in Dorr Tuesday, Nov. 14, just two days prior to his 76th birthday. Peter is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ruth; his…
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Former WHS Principal Jack Deming in Holton Hall of Fame
Former Wayland High School Principal and coach Jack Deming has been inducted into the Holton High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Deming served as a teacher, coach and administrator at…
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The Subterranean: Native Americans’ genocide by attrition
A Review of “Wind River” ***1/2 out of five stars Currently available on video by Walter G. Tarrow Genocide by attrition. You wait long enough and the Native Americans will…
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Martin school bond project goes as planned despite rain
by Austin Marsman The Martin public school district's $17.1 million bond project is progressing as expected, despite the rainy fall. Project manager TMP’s Mike Hammis came before the school board Monday to…
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WHS debate team enjoying huge success this fall season
The Wayland Union High School debate team has had record success this season. The Wayland group is a member of the West Michigan Legislative Debate League. Competitions are held at different West Michigan…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — Nov. 18, 1992 Joe Miller is spearheading a campaign for the Wayland Fire Department to purchase a fire safety house for children to learn what being…
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Longtime Wayland VFW member Del Warner dies at 95
Adelbert "Del" H. Warner, aged 95 of Grand Rapids, died Monday, Nov. 13. Del served in the US Navy during World War II and was a lifetime member of the…
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Gertrude Richards funeral will be at Dorr Baptist Church
Gertrude Sharon Richards age 89 of Olathe, KS, formerly of Jenison, died Sunday, Nov. 12. She is survived by her children Tim (Jackie) Richards, Dennis (Nancy) Richards, Renee (Darryl) Brinks, Robert…
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Service will be Monday for David Hendges, 78, of Dorr
David C. Hendges, age 78 of Dorr, died Tuesday, Nov. 14. He is survived by his children David Hendges and Cindi (Doug) Schram; 6 grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren; his siblings Gary…
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Former Wildcat Quentin Sweeney all-MIAA for 3rd time
Former Wayland High School football standout Quentin Sweeney was named to the second unit of the all-MIAA team from Kalamazoo College. It was the third time in three years that…