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Graveside service Monday for Angela Lee Empie Haveman
A Go Fund Me page has been established for the family of Angela Lee Empie Haveman, who died early Tuesday morning, Aug. 20, after a five-year battle with Stage IV…
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Dorr Plan Commission OKs rezoning from ag to rural estates
The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening decided to recommend a rezoning for three parcels on 14th Street from agricultural to rural estates. Joseph and Michelle Edsall were asking for…
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204-unit apartment complex project in Dorr Twp. halted
Plans for aa 204-unit apartment complex.on 34-acre parcel at 142nd Avenue and 14th Street have been halted, according to Dorr Township Planning Commission Chairman Bob Wagner. Wagner told his colleagues…
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Local Right to Life activist Gabriella Lenhart dies at 85
Gabriella Lenhart, age 85, died Monday, Aug. 19. Gabriella was a devoted housewife and mother. She enjoyed playing the piano, reading, cooking for others, and her faith in God, attending…
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Jayda Gale Distillery to close Aug. 31 in downtown Wayland
The Jayda Gale Distillery at the corner of Pine and South Main streets in downtown Wayland will close its doors on Saturday, Aug. 31, after five years. Owner Ryan Levett…
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Ranger Rick: So just what does the Second Amendment say?
In reading the Second Amendment, I find it easy to understand. I'm not a scholar or of legal background, but it is pretty simple to me: "A well regulated militia,…
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Dinner-auction Sept. 14 to benefit quadriplegic Jim Bush
A benefit dinner and auction will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Wayland VFW Post #7581 at 735 S. Main St. Bush, who worked…
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Funeral will be in Dorr Friday for Gerald T. Sevigy, 81
Gerald T. Sevigny, age 81 of Wayland, died Sunday Aug. 18. Gerald was a long time member of the Carpenter’s Union Local 100 and an avid NASCAR fan. He is…
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No public comment as City Council OKs water rate hikes
Though there were rumblings about citizens’ protests greeting the Wayland City Council upping water rates, an ordinance approving the increases was adopted without any public comment Monday evening. The only…
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Ribbon cutting held for Wayland Middle School addition
The new wing at Wayland Middle School had its official ribbon cutting Monday. The school welcomed an addition to accommodate sixth, seventh- and eighth-graders in the district and ease overcrowded…