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Ramblin’ Road: On taking a week off from civilization
by Phyllis McCrossin It is Sunday, March 14, as I write this. We are at one of our favorite campgrounds – Cibbets Flats. It is located deep in the Cleveland…
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Monterey Twp. native Jerry Garlock to have no funeral
Monterey Township native Jerry Garlock passed away Friday, March 19, at his home in Otsego. He was 93. He was born April 5, 1927 in Monterey Township, the son of…
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Mass of Christian Burial is Monday for Lisa Rewa, 65
Lisa A. Rewa, age 65, died Friday March 19. She is survived by her husband of nearly 45 years, Ed Rewa; children Nolan (Marie) Rewa and Morgan (Andy) Coon; grandchildren…
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Girls miss state; Kadence is regional bowling champion
The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team finished third in the Division 2 regional tournament Saturday, but the "Continental Curse" and Covid-19 are keeping them from entry in the state competition.…
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Service will be Tuesday at CRC for Paul Marvin, 73
Paul Ronald Marvin was born June 17, 1947, to Harvey and Nellie (Puite) Marvin and grew up near Kent City. His formal education began in a one-room schoolhouse until sixth…
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Allegan County Covid stats revealing disturbing trends
No deaths from the Coronavirus have been reported in Allegan County for at least three weeks, but there are some disturbing trends that have surfaced recently. The number of Covid-19…
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Wildcat boys’ bowlers place 8th in regional tournament
The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team placed eighth among 16 teams competing Friday at the Division 2 regional tournament at Continental Lanes in Kalamazoo. Coach Sherry Miklusicak said, "Our boys…
Posted inEditorial
Copart decision avoids unnecessary project delays
To the editor: I am a bit puzzled by the criticism of the rezoning for the Copart project. Here is a perfect example of good local government. The board trying…
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Raymond Brand’s funeral will be Monday in Hopkins
Raymond Andrew Brand, 62, of Allegan, died Wednesday, March 17, at his home. He was 62. Born May 10, 1958, in Wayne, MI, he was the son of the late…
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Copart’s rezoning request wins fast track from Dorr
The Dorr Township Board Thursday night voted narrowly, 4-3, to fast track a rezoning request to make way for a combination auto salvage yard and on-line sales business just east…