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Martin Resource Center has healthy goodies available
The garden produce wagon is by the roadside today for the Martin Resource Center . "Please take what you need and leave some for others." (Photo supplied)
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Graveside services Friday in Dorr for Jerone Ford
Jerone Rosalie (nee Barone) Ford, age 81, died Tuesday, Aug. 11. Jerone loved all things outdoors, from camping to working in her yard and feeding the birds, the “chuck” family,…
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Orangeville man convicted of gun murders of 2 men
Jon Otis Burnette, 63, of Orangeville Township, was convicted in Barry County Circuit of two counts of murder for the deaths of a neighbor and Comstock Park man. Burnett was…
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COVID-19 presents financial challenges for WAEMS
The COVID-19 health crisis is presenting financial challenges to a lot of businesses and services, and the Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) is not immune. Sarah Lynema, who is Martin…
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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 — Aug. 16, 1995 Editor Nila Aamoth wrote a couple of Soapbox pieces…
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It’s official! Wayland non-Homestead millage passes
The Allegan County Board of Canvassers has certified that the non-Homestead millage request for Wayland Union Schools was approved in the Aug. 4 primary election. The official final count was…
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Car-truck crash closes down Dorr exit on U.S.-131
A four-vehicle crash on U.S.-131 north of the Dorr exit blocked some traffic and slowed other vehicles to a crawl Tuesday afternoon. Authorities said the 142nd Avenue was closed temporarily…
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I disagree with ‘back to school,’ but hope for the best
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. While virtually attending the school board meetings Monday night for Hopkins and Wayland, I…
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COVID-19 causes cross invite meet cancellations
The COVID-19 health crisis has caused the cancellation of the annual Kelloggsville Rocket Invitational on Monday, Aug. 24, affecting Wayland's cross-country teams. Wildcat boys' cross-country coach Ray Antel has announced…
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Celebration of life is Aug. 22 for Randy Konecny, 43
Randy Lee Konecny, age 43, of Shelbyville, died unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 9. Randy loved all things outdoors — everything from camping, hunting, bowling, fishing and golfing. Most importantly he loved…