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Ranger Rick: Use credit cards sparingly and wisely
I was in a store Christmas shopping the other day, found the item and approached the cashier. There was a young man and woman ahead of me fumbling for a…
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Funeral Thursday in Howell for local native Scott Hilbert
Eric "Scott" Hilbert, age 71 of Howell, formerly of Bradley, died of a heart attack at his home early Saturday morning, Dec. 22. Born in Plainwell July 29, 1947, he…
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Deceased pedestrian on U.S.-131 identity reported
Allegan County Sheriff's authorities have confirmed that the pedestrian found dead Friday morning on the side of the road on U.S.-131 was a motorist involved in a car-deer accident hours…
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Former Wayland woman, partner nabbed in Florida
A former Wayland woman and her partner have been arrested in Florida in connection with their alleged crime spree earlier this month at gas stations in Kent County. Tauna Parfait…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: So who benefits when we fight?
"A house divided against itself cannot stand." — Abraham Lincoln One of the most unforgettable movie scenes for me was when the union boss in "On the Waterfront" took a…
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One Small Voice: Yes, Christmas still has integrity
As a subscriber of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary on line, I get a daily email with the word of the day, plus a lot of extras that wordies like me enjoy…
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Death of Scott Hilbert, 71, 1965 WHS grad, reported
Word has been received of the death of Scott Hilbert, a 1965 graduate of Wayland High School. He was 71. Hilbert, who was said to have suffered a heart attack,…
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Martin-Climax-Scotts mat team 4-1 at Clipper Classic
by Austin Marsman The Martin and Climax-Scotts hybrid wrestling team went 4-1 at the Clipper Classic Saturday. Grand Rapids Catholic Central wrestling was declared the victor, though, beating seven other…
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Lady Wildcats struggle on offense in loss to Rockford
The struggle for respectability for the Wayland girls' varsity basketball team continues. The Lady Wildcats, who were 1-20 two years ago and 6-16 last season, have been off to an…
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Unbeaten Hamilton shows why to Lady Vikings, 74-47
The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team had a mountain to climb Friday night against a Hamilton team that might be its strongest opponent this season. The Hawkeyes brought with them…