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Funeral May 6 for Legion commander Garnet Lain
Garnet D. Lain, age 86, died Wednesday, May 1. Garnet was the commander of the American Legion for many years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He…
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Yes It’s True: I am allergic to celebrity journalism
"Eighty percent of life is just showing up." — Woody Allen The City of Wayland welcomed three political celebrities in 48 hours between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning. Yes, it…
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Army Bob: The Green New Deal plan needs rebuttal
by Robert M. Traxler Take a few minutes and read the Green New Deal. Our friends in the media have made the plan all things to all people, but read…
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Funeral mass will be May 8 for Kenneth Burgess, 79
Kenneth C Burgess, age 79, Wayland died April 10 in Las Vegas, Nev. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen; children Todd Burgess (Natasha) Houston, TX, Michelle…
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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 downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — May 4, 1994 Automatic Diagnostics, a division of SPX Corps. Of Kalamazoo, a…
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Ranger Rick: Parents, not kids continue the rotting
When you get older, I think it is natural to think back from where you came from, where you in life's journey happened to make a turn or had an…
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Martin school officials avoid potentially serious situation
The Allegan County Sheriff's Department this morning reported it "responded to a report of a possible threat at Martin Public Schools. This threat was taken seriously by both the school…
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Lady Wildcats lose to 3 Division 1 softball opponents
The Wayland varsity softball lost three games Saturday to Division 1 opponents at the Gull Lake Invitational, evening its overall season record at 7-7. The Lady Wildcats were edged 9-8…
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Two coaches suggest dean of students be hired at WHS
The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening was asked to hire a dean of students and free up the athletic director from handling freshman student discipline issues. Head varsity football…
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Wayland schools grappling with bus driver shortage issue
The Wayland Union school district is looking for a few good bus drivers. Perhaps more than a few. Like many other school systems, Wayland has seen a decline in the…