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Memorial service is Feb. 9 for John Pintarelli, 58
John Melvin Pintarelli died Monday, Jan. 28, at his home in Wayland after a long battle with multiple myeloma. He was 58. John was born Dec. 10, 1960, in Grand…
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Wildcats’ makeup game vs. Byron Center Saturday
The Wayland High School boys' basketball team will play a makeup game at home Saturday evening against non-league opponent Byron Center. The move comes after all ballgames and classes were…
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Local meetup Feb. 13 to focus on hemp possibilities
A meetup for those interested in growing and producing hemp is planned for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Simply Celia's on South Main Street in Wayland. Hemp,…
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Army Bob: Progressives are putting people in boxes
Once again, the accusations of racist, sexist, homophobe and bigot, are front and center in our national debate. To be honest, many good people on the left are unhinged, calling…
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Road, weather conditions better, but dangers persist
A semi jackknifed on the U.S.-131 expressway early this afternoon just north of the Martin (No. 55) exit and motorists are advised to avoid the area. The freeway was shut…
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Service Monday for Moline native Linda Nagel, 72
Linda J. Nagel, age 72, died Saturday, Jan. 26. She was born into the family of Joe and Jane Haveman of Moline and attended South Christian High School. She received…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: This storm takes me back 41 years
OK, at this point I have to admit I've been comparing our recent awful winter weather to the almost incomparable Blizzard of '78 that occurred this same week 41 years…
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Four Hopkins postponed hoops games rescheduled
The recent spate of winter weather has not only closed schools, businesses and government services, but also postponed high school basketball games. Hopkins head varsity basketball coach Jake Jewett had…
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Former Martin restaurateur Jack Fenton dies at age 87
Former Martin restaurateur and Wayland Board of Education member Jack Fenton died Tuesday, Jan. 29. He was 87. Born July 28, 1931 to Elwood and Clara Fenton in Wayland Township,…
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Will local schools be closed all week, like Grand Rapids?
The relentless winter storm that included a lot of snow, life-threatening frigid temperatures and massive blowing and drifting, continued to plague northeast Allegan County and all of West Michigan Wednesday.…