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Army Bob: Don’t overlook general health in Covid war
by Robert M. Traxler COVID-19 and exercise; ever listen to the health experts tell us to do what amounts to sit in our basements and binge watch Netflix? Is something…
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Visitation will be Saturday for ‘Aunt Jo’ Banas, 98
Wayland native Josephine "Jo" Marie Banas age 98, of Middleville, died Tuesday, Dece. 1. She was born Nov. 28, 1922 ,to Nicholas and Mary Krulac of Wayland. Josephine and her…
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Area brothers in Whitmer plot each post $25,000 bond
Brothers Michael Null, 38, of Plainwell and William Null, 38, of Shelbyville, were able to come up with $25,000 apiece, and now are free on bond. The $250,000 bond amounts…
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Private family visitation set for Marguerite Evink, 68
Marguerite Evink died Thursday, Nov. 26, in Wayland. She was 68. She was born Nov. 11, 1952, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Leroy and Alta (Hambright) Cushing. She loved her…
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WHS soph Olivia Barabas makes academic all-state
Wayland High School sophomore Olivia Barabas has been selected to the Division 2 academic all-state team for cross county. Barabas last month finished 51st in the state meet at Michigan…
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Virtual Turkey Trot fund-raiser picks up $1,885
The third annual Thanksgiving Day Virtual 5K Turkey Trot was again a success, thanks to race coordinator, Aneke vanBaal. The Dorr and Wayland communities came together to support the Hand…
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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. 6, 1995 The retirement of Jimmy Jackson five months previous continues…
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Celebration of life party is Sunday for Ted Mattingly
On April 6, 1976, Theodore E. Mattingly Jr. took his first breath and on Nov. 28, was his last. He was 44. Ted was born on an airbase in Big…
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Wayland High School launches winter coat drive
Wayland High School will have its annual winter coat drive this month. Those who are able to donate are asked trop them off outside of the high school’s main office.…
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Yes It’s True: After further review, I return to the Hut
“After further review, the ruling on the field is being reversed.” — A whole slew of collegiate and NFL football referees in recent years. Indeed, I have received further review…