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Army Bob: Let’s not elect either Trump or Biden
by Robert M. Traxler It is very early in the Presidential election cycle, but folks are already jockeying for the nomination in the 2024 election. Two folks I hope do…
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Two WHS students to sing with Honors Choir Jan. 29
Mark Musgrave lll and Ludivine Michaud, members of the Wayland High School Choir, have been selected to join the 2021-2022 State Honors Choir after auditioning with seven other WHS students…
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Memorial service set for Dec. 18 for Nicole Ash, 46
Nicole Renee Ash, 46, died Friday, Nov. 12. Nicole was a kind and gentle spirit with a generous compassion for others, reflected in her career choice as a caregiver at…
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Services scheduled for Tuesday for Linda Evers
Linda Evers, age 58, died Monday, Dec. 6. Linda cared deeply for her family and was loved by them and all those who knew her. She was often described as…
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The president does not decide price at the pump
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editoridal by the editor. Wayland appears to be an island of stagnation in a sea of dropping gasoline…
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Martin prevails in lawsuit filed by cannabis coalition
Martin Township Clerk Rachelle Smit told her colleagues Wednesday night that Martin Township and Martin Village have prevailed in a lawsuit filed in Allegan County District Court. She said Judge…
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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. 9, 1996 Democrat Jose Blanco was declared the winner of the…
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Outmanned Clippers drop cage season opener, 49-36
The Martin boys' basketball team lost its season opener 49-36 to Galesburg-Augusta, owing somewhat to depleted ranks with illness. "We were a little outmanned tonight, as a couple starters were…
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Funeral ‘party’ will be next June for Kirby Prelwitz
Kirby Lee Prelwitz Sr. died Sunday, Dec. 5, at Spectrum Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was 68. Born on March 10, 1953, in Grand Rapids, he grew up in Wyoming…
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Short-handed Martin girls overcome adversity to win
Martin girls captured their second win in three tries this season Tuesday night with a 51-33 triumph over Galesburg-Augusta. Lynsey Jager (10) goes after a loose ball while Makala Goddard…