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Yes It’s True: Stock market no longer affects economy
Though I often boast about my knowledge and understanding of history, I have struggled for a long time with economics. It was so bad for me that I avoided taking…
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One Small Voice: Duress can cause awful behavior
by Lynn Mandaville Could Be Worse by James Stevenson was published a lifetime ago (my grown children’s lifetimes ago) in 1977. A Reading Rainbow selection on PBS, this wonderful story…
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Linda Keizer Hibma of Wayland passes at age 67
Linda Keizer Hibma, age 67, of Wayland, died Wednesday, May 6. Linda was a kind and compassionate woman and was loved by all who knew her. She was selfless and…
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Watson tables proposal for total Hopkins fire coverage
The Watson Township Board Thursday evening met with representatives from the Hopkins and Martin fire departments to talk about a proposed change in fire service for the township. Watson is…
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Wildcat ace hurdler signs to run for GVSU track team
Wayland High School senior Corrina Courser has turned down a scholarship offer from Central Michigan University and instead signed with Grand Valley State Universityu. Courser is a state-ranked hurdler and…
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Army Bob: To beat Trump, keep economy reeling?
by Robert M. Traxler While observing the media covering President Donald Trump and reading the columns and editorials printed in this esteemed newspaper, I find one thread that runs through…
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Wayland schools adds videos to Internet web site
Wayland Union Schools has added resource videos to their Parent University page to support parents during the COVID-19 crisis. This page is found under the “Parents/Students” tab on the district’s…
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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 — May 10, 1995 Augie VandenBerg of Shelbyville was sixth and Jesse Snyder…
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Graveside service set for Harry Hicks, 83, of Martin
Harry D. Hicks died Monday, May 4, at his home in Martin. He was 83. He was born April 7, 1937, the son of Evington and Rita (Wiggins) Hicks. Harry…
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Hopkins Schools’ sinking fund renewal approved
The Hopkins Public Schools' request for renewal of the site sinking fund levy of 1.6 mills was approved in a special election Tuesday by a vote of 852 to 758.…