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Merle Trainor’s funeral at Methodist Church Aug. 26
Merle Ann Trainor, age 87, died Sunday, July 26, in Wyoming, Mich., after a short illness. She was born Aug. 15, 1932, in Waltham, Mass., to Roland and Clara Yorston.…
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No service announced for the late Beth Junglas, 45
Beth Junglas, age 45, died Saturday, July 25. She is survived by her children, Hunter Brenner, Katelyn Brenner; parents Susan and Steve Greenhoe and Joseph and Mary Junglas; sisters Anna…
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Two challengers highlight City Council races Nov. 3
A couple of familiar names will be on the Nov. 3 general election ballot as challengers in races for the Wayland City Council. Former Councilwoman Tracy Bivins will challenge Mayor…
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Ranger Rick: These are criminals, not protesters
The professional agitators are in force in Seattle and Portland. Folks, these are not people upset about George Floyd's death, this is an opportunity to cause unrest because they don't…
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There is aways plenty of time for cinnamon tea
by Kathy Hamman Miller There is a difference of opinions on the proper strength of this tea, but the following proportions should make enough for 16 - 3/4 cup servings.…
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Ramblin’ Road: Hearing loss 1 of the hazards of aging
by Phyllis McCrossin It was a fairly quiet weekend for King and me. We helped our son paint his house Friday and babysat Friday night while he and his wife…
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Basura: Halt convention, but open the schools?
“We are healthy only to the extent that our ideas are humane.” — Kilgore Trout, in Breakfast of Champions, by Kurt Vonnegut Kimora "Kimmie" Lynum died on July 18 in Putnam County, according…
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Service for Gregory Stevens will be at Bowens Mills
Gregory Stevens of Wayland died Wednesday, July 22 at the age of 43. A loving son, husband and father of four children, he was born Nov. 4, 1976, in Spokane, Wash.…
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Yes It’s True: Smoke-free, gun-free laws badly done
A story from more than 40 years ago can be used to help explain the persistent misleading assertion that the City of Chicago bans guns, yet it has among the…
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Allegan County still has low COVID-19 death tally
Allegan County continues to do strikingly well in avoiding serious consequences from the Coronavirus. The death toll of seven is just one more than a month ago and the figure…