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Yes It’s True: I do feel bad for snakebit Class of 2020
Perhaps we should all take a minute to pause and reflect on the tragic year for the Class of 2020 in the United States. Perhaps we should put in a…
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Army Bob: Weighing compassion vs. common sense
EDITOR'S NOTE: Robert M. Traxler, aka "Army Bob," has had much experience in emergency preparedness during his career. He has graciously consented to writing more columns featuring advice to citizens…
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Let’s insist local voters use absentee ballots in primary
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I resolutely urge area township and city clerks, and for that matter, the Allegan…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) creeps into Allegan County
The Allegan County Health Department Saturday afternoon reported the first positive Coronavirus (COVID-19) case in Allegan County. The resident is an 85-year-old who is currently hospitalized. A Health Department spokesperson…
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Coronavirus changes hours open for Harding’s Market
Hardings Market in Wayland will be closing tonight, Saturday, March 21, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, the store's hours are changing until this crisis is over. New hours will be…
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Yes It’s True: Virus brings out best and worse in us
“There was a virus goin’ round, Paw caught it, and he died last spring… And Momma doesn’t seem to want to do much of anything.” — Bobbie Gentry, 1967, “Ode…
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Private family service planned for Beverly Fisher
Beverly Fisher, age 86,died Thursday, March 19. She is survived by daughters Donna (Robert) Priestap-Fisher and Diann Fisher (Shari VanHartesvelt); grandchildren Janel (Jack) Hott, Ned (Amy) Timmermann, Ben (Miranda) Fisher,…
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Wayland police urge cyber safety while school is out
The Wayland City Police Department is warning area parents and caregivers to be watchful of on-line predators' attempts to lure bored and vacationing young people into trouble. Police Chief Mark…
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Road paving, uncertainty dominate new Dorr budget
The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening adopted a $1.3 million budget for fiscal year 2020-21 that included using $54,470 from last year’s fund balance. The township anticipates $1,334,050 in revenue…
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Area fire departments issue precautions for residents
Area fire department personnel are asking residents to follow these precautions during the COVID-19 outbreak: Please practice social distancing and continue proper hygiene. If you are quarantined (mandatory or self…