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Army Bob: Overused, overhyped words only muddle debate
Words have power, words have meaning, words can condemn or inspire. Let’s take a look at the word racist; it is a vile word, an insulting word, and a word…
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Services will be Saturday for Barry Mathews, 61, of Shelbyville
Barry E. Mathews of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, May 19, at the Magnum Care Nursing Home in Hastings. He was 61. Mr. Mathews was born September 14, 1953, in Atlanta, Ga.,…
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Then and Now addition fund-raising campaign to start July 1
Dorr Township Library Director Natalie Bazan has announced the fund-raising campaign on behalf of the Then and Now Historical Library addition will begin July 1. Bazan and Library Board…
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Democracy Tree: State Legislature continues war on unions
State Rep. Amanda Price (R-89) this week introduced House Bill 4630, co-sponsored by Rep. Gary Glenn (R-98). The proposal is to amend Public Act 150 of 1962 which laid down…
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Martin has 2 woodworking projects on top in state contest
Industrial arts instructor George Williston worked diligently with his woodworking classes this year, and 16 projects were entered into the regional woodworking competition May 9. Martin had 13 projects that…
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Former Wayland City Treasurer Rose Marie Feldwisch, 94, dies
Former Wayland City Treasurer Rose Marie (Durkee) Feldwisch, of Mt. Pleasant died Tuesday, May 19, at Isabella County Medical Care Facility. She was 94. A 1939 graduate of Wayland High…
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Wildcats’ Nick Losinger finishes tied for 8th with 82 in district tourney
Wayland’s Nick Losinger carded an 82 for 18 holes of play in the Class B district golf tournament Wednesday at the Centennial Acres Golf Course in Sunfield. The performance tied…
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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 166
25 Years Ago — May 23, 1990 Daniel Craig Wooten, 19, of Plainwell, was apprehended by State Police troopers after a wild chase from the U.S.-131 exit at 142nd Avenue…
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Services will be Saturday evening for Barbara Edema, 47, of Wayland
Barbara M. (Patin) Edema, age 47, died Sunday, May 17, after a valiant fight with illness. Barb grew up in Sand Lake and moved to Wayland after marrying Terry, the…
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Citizenship, athletic awards presented to Wayland High School seniors
The Japinga, Multer, Citizenship and Athlete of the Year awards were presented Tuesday evening at annual Senior Awards Night at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center. Morgan Winger received…