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Funeral will be Saturday for Hopkins’ Thomas Tuinstra
Thomas Lee Tuinstra, 81, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, at his home. Born Sept. 17, 1940, in Hopkins, he was the son of the late Wiebe and Clazina (VanDussen)…
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Army Bob: Don’t blame capitalism for our troubles
by Robert M. Traxler When did we lose our free will? The health problems of Americans, diet-related obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, even according to some, some…
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Service will be Tuesday, Jan. 4, for Darlene Dykstra
Darlene Dykstra, age 81, died Tuesday, Dec. 28. Darlene was known as "Cookie Grandma" to her grandchildren, as she frequently enjoyed delivering cookies made with love. She is survived by…
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Memorial service is Jan. 10 for Patricia Ann Genther
Patricia Ann Genther, age 74, died Sunday, Dec. 26. Patricia enjoyed gardening, baking, socializing and dancing, but she especially enjoyed her family She is survived by her children Mike (Tina)…
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Funeral plans announced for Iraq wounded warrior
Information about services for ex-Marine Joshua Hoffman, a 2001 Wayland High School graduate seriously wounded in Iraq 15 years ago, has been announced. First visitation will be from 6 to…
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LaValley family matriarch Irene Petelle dies at age 96
Irene Linck LaValley-Petelle, age 96 died Dec. 2. She was the matriarch of the longtime and influential family in Wayland, the LaValleys. Irene, a woman ahead of her time, graduated…
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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 — Dec. 30, 1996 The Globe published a special holiday edition between Christmas…
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Service is Thursday in Watson for Irene Ziegler
Irene Ziegler died Sunday, Dec. 26, at Plainwell Pines. She was 78. She was born March 19, 1943, in Hastings, the daughter of Carl and Doris (Boyer) Willcutt. Irene worked…
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Redistricting this time at least looks like it’s fair
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. The Michigan Redistricting Commission, created by an overwhelming vote of the people in a…
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Lady Wildcats win Baker tourney with only 4 rollers
The Wayland girls’ varsity bowling team pulled off an unusual feat Tuesday afternoon at the Grand Rapids Catholic Central Baker Games Tournament at Park Center Lanes. The Lady Wildcats won…