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Funeral Aug. 1 for former Wayland trooper Harold Keena
Longtime trooper at the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police Harold Keena died April 11 in Winter Haven, Fla., He was 96. He was born to Ernest and Helen…
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Service at a later date for Cathy Calkins, 50, of Dorr
Cathy Marie Calkins, age 50, died Wednesday, June 5. Cathy enjoyed reading, spending time with family at get-togethers, and spending time with children - especially her nieces and nephews. Cathy…
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Seven Wildcats named to all-conference softball team
O-K Gold Conference champion Wayland landed seven of its players on the all-league team. The Wildcats, who went undefeated in 14 games in league play, captured their 29th O-K Gold…
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Watson Township to add planning services of GR firm
The Watson Township Board Thursday evening renewed contracts for insurance, Michigan Township Association dues and decided to add planning services from a Grand Rapids firm. The board reluctantly agreed to…
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Army Bob: Hunter Biden puts shoe on the other foot
by Robert M. Traxler President Donald Trump was convicted, and it is making the progressive movement giddy. The old adage of “Beware of what you wish for as you may…
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Service planned for Saturday for Rose Hinmon, 42
Rose Marie Hinmon, age 42, died at her home in Allegan on Tuesday, June 4. Rose had a cheerful and happy personality.She enjoyed being with her kids and watching them…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) A political rally in Martin for Republican Party presidential nominee William McKinley in 1900 25 Years…
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Wayland Summerfest celebration gets under way Friday
The annual Wayland Summerfest celebration this year will be held downtown Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 7, 8 and 9. “We have some new items, improved activities and we’re bringing…
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Celebration of life will be June 29 for Jason Carroll
A celebration of life will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, for Wayland High School graduate Jason Carroll at the Caledonia Family Tavern, 114 E.…