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Ranger Rick: President Trump deserves an apology
Contrary to what I told my friend Army Bob what my subject would be for this edition, the weekend news has changed my subject matter. To you folks who hoped…
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Statewide tornado drill will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday
The Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division will conduct a Statewide Tornado Drill at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27. Allegan County Emergency Management applauds this effort and encourages everyone to participate in…
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Wayland BP gas station now under new ownership
Wayland BP gas station's previous owners, Tom and Pam Damveld, and MaryJo Damveld (spouse of the recently deceased Mike Damveld) have retired after many years. The business was acquired last…
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WHS Student Council wins 3 awards at conference
Twenty-one Wayland High School Student Council members attended the MASC/MAHS State Conference Saturday at the Amway in Grand Rapids. The Wayland Student Council won three awards: Award of Excellence Exceptional Service…
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Wayland Middle School addition causes changes
The addition to Wayland Middle School is prompting budget adjustments, even before the adoption of a new fiscal year 2019-20 budget next June. Finance Director Pat Velie presented a lot…
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Memorial service will be April 10 for Leona Berens
Leona Berens, age 82, of Burnips died Wednesday, March 20. Leona attended Burnips United Methodist Church. She retired from Sunrise Acres Egg Farm. She is survived by her siblings Laurene…
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Memorial service Thursday for Carolyn Hubbert Blain
Carolyn (Hubbert) Blain age 61, died Sunday, March 24. Carolyn loved her family, enjoyed bird-watching, spoiling her grandchildren and spending time with her children. She had a larger than life…
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Wayland’s last day of school may be moved to June 14
The Wayland Union School District had 14 "snow days" during the winter of 2018-19 and it is more than possible an extra five days will be added to the school…
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Hopkins Fire Dept. warns grass fire season looms
The Hopkins Area Faire Department reminds area residents that as the land dries out in the next several weeks, the prospects of grass fires increase. "Please be mindful of burning,"…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Cell phones bring out our best, worst
Cell phones have brought out the best and the worst in people since they invaded our society more than three decades ago. They bring out the best when they are…