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Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 229
25 Years Ago — Aug. 21, 1991 Pete Boyd is being hailed as a hometown hero after he ran down and lassoed a runaway cow on the east side of…
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Funeral Friday for Mary Ellen Strickfaden of Salem Twp.
Mary Ellen Strickfaden, 88, of Salem Township, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Rehoboth Oaks Dementia Care Home in Burnips. Mrs. Strickfaden was born Nov. 6, 1927, in Allegan, the daughter…
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I resolutely urge everyone to vote by absentee ballot Nov. 8
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Wayland City Clerk Michelle Herman reported some astonishing news Monday night. She said…
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New Dorr Twp. rules relax restrictions on keeping chickens
It appears that the chickens soon will be able to come home to roost in Dorr Township. The Township Planning Commission, in front of a near-record eight residents in attendance,…
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Hopkins man running for sheriff on Taxpayer Party ticket
Stephen Young of Hopkins, chairman of the Allegan County Tea Party, is running for Allegan County Sheriff on the U.S. Taxpayer Party ticket. He is challenging Republican Frank Baker, who…
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Ranger Rick: Humorous critique of millennials too accurate
I read an interesting humorous article about “Millennials” and the work rules they will enforce while in control of business. I realize this was somewhat a joke, but not far…
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Lyle Holden, 75, of Monterey Twp., dies at his home
Lyle Rae Holden, 75, of Monterey Township, died Friday, Aug. 12, at his home. Mr. Holden was born March 2, 1941 in Dearborn, Michigan, the son Earl and Mary (Grant)…
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Funeral Wednesday for Dan Schneider, 71, of Wayland
Daniel Schneider, age 71, of Wayland, died Thursday, Aug. 11, after a three-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Dan received the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal while…
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Army Bob: Unpleasant thoughts in the wake of Milwaukee
A police shooting in Milwaukee is followed by a racially based riot; our left-wing friends tell us a police officer shooting an armed fleeing felon should cause a riot. The…
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No smoking ordinance planned for Wayland City Park
The City of Wayland has decided to get even tougher on cigarette smokers who light up within the confines of the Wayland City Park. The City Council Monday night unanimously…