Posted inObituaries
Graveside service held in Watson for Emily Smith
Emily May Smith, 63, formerly of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, at The Lodge at Taylor Mich. Born July 4, 1957 in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of the…
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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 — Jan. 24, 1996 Some homeowners insist there are too many docks on…
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Covid vaccine clinics set for 4 Saturdays in Feb. at WHS
The Allegan County Health Department will coordinate a vaccination clinic by appointment only on the four Saturdays in February at the Auxiliary Gym at Wayland Union High School. The Health…
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Four applicants thus far for vacant City Council seat
Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston said he has received four applications thus far for the vacant seat on the City Council. The seat became vacant will with the death late…
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Allegan County’s death toll from Covid-19 now at 92
The death toll from the Covid-19 virus in Allegan County over the past week has increased from 87 to 92, but the infection rate has continued to decline, getting as…
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Coaches plan to livestream all WHS bowling matches
The O-K Gold Conference has announced there will be no spectators, including parents, at any winter sports contests, except perhaps basketball on a limited basis. Wayland girls' and boys' bowling…
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Ranger Rick: Trump got a lot done as our president
The four years of the Donald Trump presidency is almost over. Throughout the four years, he has been the driving force in getting things done, not just talking about it,…
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Hall of Fame nominations for WHS inductees sought
Wayland Union Schools is seeking nominations for inductees into the 2021 Alumni Hall of Fame. Nominate a candidate for consideration by sending the nominee’s name and qualifications to Wayland High…
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Hopkins School Board vacancy interviews Jan. 28
The Hopkins Board of Education will conduct interviews of three candidates for filling one vacancy at a special meeting Thursday, Jan. 28. Superintendent Gary Wood told board members Monday evening…
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Mini-Cheese Cakes, using vanilla wafers, a real treat
by Kathy Hamman Miller Mini-Cheese Cakes Place 24 cup cake liners in muffin tins and place a single vanilla wafer in each. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat until light…