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Funeral scheduled for Tuesday for C. David Brog
C. David Brog, age 85, died Wednesday, June 22. Dave was a vigilant servant to Jesus Christ, a devoted and loving family man, and a tireless worker. He is survived…
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County Health Dept. begins offering kids’ Covid shots
The Allegan County Health Department will start providing COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 6 months through 5 years old Thursday, June 23, by appointment only. Both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna…
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Army Bob: Progressives are bullying liberals on issues
by Robert M. Traxler Two recent events in the Town Broadcast, the naked censorship of a Mr. DTOM and a column by the Editor/owner/censor degrading our nation and Constitution prompted…
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Area fire departments warn residents against burning
Virtually all fire departments in this area are warning local residents not to burn leaves, trash or yard refuse because of current dry conditions. This illustration was issued by Fire…
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Beauty bar and salon latest to take on ‘Corner Curse’
It appears that someone next month will try to beat the long-standing "Corner Curse" at the northwest corner of Main and Superior Streets in downtown Wayland. A woman posted on…
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Service set at Luella Collins Center for George Near, 66
George Near, age 66, died Tuesday, June 21. George grew up in this area and made many friends here. On Aug. 3, 1994, he married the love of his life,…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 23, 1997 The Wayland High School Class of 1955 members pose…
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Authorities report train derailment near Martin
Firefighters with Martin Fire & Rescue Tuesday afternoon were working with the Allegan County Sherriff's office and Allegan County EOC on a train derailment incident in the area of 10th…
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Wildcats’ battery lands on Division 2 all-state team
Wildcat second sacker Kami Morse makes a sensational catch in the regional finals. The Wayland High School softball battery of pitcher Emma Ludema and catcher Kennedy Cole both have been…
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Save crockodile tears for American GIs in Ukraine
To the editor: I just heard that the White House is "appalled" at the possibility that Russia may execute two Americans who were captured in the Ukraine. As I understand…