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Hopkins to be treated to casino fireworks display July 4
The Fourth of July fireworks display at dusk that Wednesday in Hopkins will be a special one this year. The Gun Lake Casino, unable to have its annual display this…
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Trump Derangement Syndrome actually is his lying
EDITOR'S NOTE: Because of the length and subject matter, I have chosen to publish this comment, in response to Army Bob's latest column, as a letter to the editor. To…
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Funeral Tuesday in Wayland for Mary Brunink, 57
Mary Brunink, age 57, died Friday, June 22. Mary loved to read and cook. A 1979 Hopkins High School graduate, she spent many years working at Calvin College. Mary was…
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Leighton air strip opponents present their side in flyer
The other side of the debate over a proposed air strip in Leighton Township is making its case to voters via the mailbox. About a month after developer Clark Galloway…
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Man sought in Byron Center Huntington Bank robbery
Kent County Sheriff’s authorities are looking for a man who robbed the Huntington Bank in downtown Byron Center at gunpoint Friday afternoon. Police said the robbery occurred at about 1:16…
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The Subterranean: Mr. Rogers doc is must see movie
Review of Won’t You Be My Neighbor? ***** out of five stars Coming to the Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids on June 28 Currently showing at the Harkins Chandler Fashion 20…
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Wayland Township native Louise Nickels dies at 88
Louise Ann Nickels, age 88 of Lake City, died Wednesday, June 20. She was born in Wayland Township on April 11, 1930 to Charles and Irene Kuhtic who predeceased her.…
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Wildcat outfielder lands berth on all-state softball team
Wayland senior Chanlyn Commons was selected to the Division 2 All-State softball team as an outfielder by the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association. Teammate Abby Merice also earned honorable…
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Army Bob: Was FBI used to spy on Trump campaign?
by Robert M. Traxler Quite frankly, I am concerned about the charge that the government (the FBI) spied on the Trump campaign staff. If the FBI had carded, registered informants…
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Deadline is July 24 to run in Wayland school election
The deadline for anyone interested in seeking a four-year seat on the Wayland Board of Education is Tuesday, July 24. The general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 6. jThe…