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Basura: The awful offal on the highway near a slaughterhouse
In 1968, as a 21-year-old sophomore at Grand Valley State in West Michigan, my girlfriend (wife to be) and our friend JV went to the Embassy Bar, a bit further…
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Wayland boys’ hoops team to play in ‘Showcase’ Saturday
The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team will be one of 10 teams to take part Saturday in the second annual Red Hawks Showcase at Grand Rapids Union High School. The…
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Lady Wildcat bowlers absorb 1st dual match loss of season
The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team finally tasted defeat Tuesday in Hudsonville against Unity Christian, 18-12, but rebounded the following day to take out Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 27.5 to…
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Visitation and funeral for Paul Hazen will be held Saturday
Paul J. Hazen, age 77, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Green Acres Assisted Living Center. Paul was born March 18, 1938 in Shelbyville to Lyle and Lola…
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AAESA supervisor charged with criminal sexual conduct
Jonathan Eugene Garcia, 34 of VanBuren County, a supervisor with the Allegan Area Education Services Agency, has been arrested and charged with criminal sexual conduct. Detectives with the Allegan County…
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Ovarian cancer takes Christine Mauchmar Long, 62, of Wayland
Christine M. Long (Mauchmar), age 62, of Wayland died Tuesday after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer at Mercy Health Systems in Grand Rapids. Christine was born on January 17,…
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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 202
25 Years Ago — Feb. 6, 1991 A support group for families of military troops serving overseas in the Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, has been established by the local…
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Democracy Tree: Campaign finance reform leader emerges
Michigan, the state that earned an “F” for governmental transparency, and under Gov. Snyder’s reign vastly expanded the influence of dark money in politics, is very much in need of…
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Clippers edge Kelloggville to lift overall hoops record to 9-3
Martin scored a huge 63-61 victory Tuesday night over Class B Kelloggsville to run its overall season record to 9-3. The Clippers once again fell behind early 5-1 but tied…
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Martin Junior High spelling bee representatives announced
Chance Courtney and Jasmin Patterson will be representing Martin Junior High School in the area spelling bee at Wayland Tuesday, Feb. 23