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Longtime Martin physician Dr. Janis Pone dies at 100
Dr. Janis Pone of Kalamazoo, formerly of Martin, died Sunday, July 5. He was 100 years of age. The son of Karlis and Angelika (Irbe) Pone, he was born on…
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Wayland Supt. sends 1st letter to parents in district
It is an honor to serve you as the Superintendent of Wayland Union Schools. I am excited to begin this journey alongside each of you. During the next three months,…
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TK High School football star Trent Johnson dies
Thornapple Kellogg High School athlete Trent Robert Johnson, age 18, took his own life Saturday, July 4. He was a good friend to many Wayland area residents. Born Sep. 25,…
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Leighton Twp. grants tax abatements to 2 businesses
The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening approved requests for tax abatements for two new industries, both on 147th Avenue. The board voted 3-0 (with Trustees John Hooker and Brian Bonnema…
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Army Bob: What will be the effect of ‘Ferguson effect?’
A police officer kills an African American lawfully or unlawfully, and the people hits the streets to protest, it is their right. When the media goes into overdrive hyping a…
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Former Wayland woman dies of COVID-19 in Chicago
Elaine Grasinski, age 87, of Chicago, formerly of Wayland, died July 4 due to COVID-19. She was born Aug. 23, 1932, in Wayland to Gustav and Suzanne Downorovicz. She married…
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One Small Voice: Tales of Covid horror from Arizona
by Lynn Mandaville It’s very difficult to write when your emotions get the better of you. You start to say dumb things and cast blame onto the wrong sources. Such…
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Martin Twp. accepts changes for new cemetery plots
The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening accepted proposed survey adjustments to the six acres of expansion of the East Martin Cemetery on the west side of 8th Street. The Township…
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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 — July 12, 1995 The Globe’s front page was graced by a menacing…
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Celebration of life at later date for Mike Williams, 69
Mike Williams (Jim), age 69, of Wayland, died of cancer Tuesday, July 7. Even through his battle with cancer, Mike always lived life to the fullest following his longtime advice…