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Funeral mass is Friday for Barbara Townshend, 80
Barbara Townshend, age 80, died Monday, June 8, at her home. Barbara loved playing Bridge with her group she met with once a month. She also loved fishing, though her…
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Yes It’s True: I must explain binary, anecdotal evidence
“I’m just a soul whose intentions are good… Oh Lord, please don’t let me be misunderstood.” — Eric Burdon & the Animals, 1965 My use of two terms in describing…
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Ramblin’ Road: I learned self-reliance from my dad
by Phyllis McCrossin If Dad ever felt out-numbered by a household with five women, he never let us know. But I would guess it certainly must have been trying at…
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Ranger Rick: Black ex-officer talks about privilege
After all the demonstrations, protests, and looting, it is refreshing to see a point of view that is realistic and pertinent in these times of tumult. This is so well…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Former Wayland Schools’ employee investigated
Wayland Union Schools administrators have sent a letter home to parents and guardians of students acknowledging the Wayland Police Department is investigation a former employee of allegations of sexual harassment.…
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Austin Marsman named to youth education fund board
Martin High School graduate Austin Marsman, 20, has been named to the Michigan Youth Education Fund Board of Directors. The statewide nonprofit provides grants, scholarships, and awards to deserving students…
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Wayland schools to seek non-homestead renewal
The Wayland Union School District will ask voters in the Aug. 4 primary election to approve a renewal of the non-homestead millage levy. The proposal will be to renew the…
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Unique rhubarb vegetable can be used in desserts
by Kathy Hamman Miller Rhubarb is one of the few vegetables that can find its way into being used for a dessert. It is one of the hardiest perennials in…
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Let’s make all of our local elections non-partisan
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Because the two-party political system in the United States has deteriorated so badly over…
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Army Bob: So who’s to blame for recent riot mess?
by Robert M. Traxler A police officer while on duty murders a person of color. People protest, and protests turn into riots. The apologists for the rioters say dumb things…