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Mass of Christian Burial Friday for Steve Shelley, 70

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Steve Shelley Sr., age 70, died Friday, July 9. Steve graduated from Wayland Union High School in 1969 and attended Ferris State University. He was a professional cook. Steve worked for Rowe International for 30 plus years and spent the last few years enjoying retirement with his wife. He is...
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Yes It’s True: Reflections on another troop withdrawal

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VIET NAM WAR, AFGHAN WAR, INSANITY, EINSTEIN The news about the U.S. soon withdrawing from Afghanistan prompted memories of America’s leaving South Vietnam on April 30, 1975. I know, there often are posts on Facebook that assert something to the effect: “Today is the 42nd anniversary of the U.S. pullout...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 8, 1996 A Mr. Ward and his dog, Trixie, in 1948. Evidence shows that the Little Rabbit River and Kalamazoo River carry examples of our excesses and seeds of hope downstream....
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Services July 2 for WHS grad Robert VanderPloeg

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Robert L. Vander Ploeg of Dorr died Tuesday, June 29. He was 73. He was born on March 14, 1948, and was a 1966 graduate of Wayland High School. Robert was involved in the Wayland Community for more than 40 years. He worked at Steelcase for 29 years. Robert met...
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Do-nothing politicians are worse than worthless to us

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“The best way for evil to triumph is for all good men to do nothing.” — Sir Edmund Burke Judy Rabideau, one of the earliest friends of Townbroadcast when it was launched more than nine years ago, is the latest example of what presidential candidate Ross Perot 30 years ago...
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Back to school: Masks optional, classes 5 days a week

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by Dr. Christina Hinds Corona virus alert sign symbol. Covid-19, Corona virus infection emblem flat vector illustration. We are so happy to see our local COVID-19 numbers decline and restrictions greatly reduced. We are looking forward to the upcoming school year! I have received many questions about what school will...
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WHS grad Robby Young to coach at Michigan Tech

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Robby Young Robby Young, a 2003 Wayland High School graduate, is heading back to Michigan after spending 13 years teaching and coaching in Colorado Springs. Young, who was an all-state cross country runner and state meet qualifier in swimming and track, has accepted the assistant coaching position for cross country...
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Yes It’s True: Lady Wildcats have had a helluva year

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“So close, so close, and yet so far.” — Frankie Valli, “My Eyes Adored You,” 1975 “I coulda been a contenda.” — Marlon Brando, in “On the Waterfront.” Emma Ludema earned the honor of playing in the state quarterfinals this year in two different sports. When I heard the news...
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WHS alum to compete in Tokyo goalball Paralympics

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Wayland High School graduate Tyler Merren will represent the U.S.A. in goalball at the Tokyo Paralympics in August. Merren will be one of 12 athletes to represent the United United States Association of Blind Athletes. It will be his fourth Paralympics visit. He participated in the Beijing games, won a bronze...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 19, 1996 Regional champion Wayland baseball team: (Front row, from left) Dave Wolowicz, John Cameron, Mike Longstreet, Tom Wilcox, Gib Goodwin, Rick Merren; (middle row) Conrad Mauchmar, Russ Aubil, Dave Smith,...
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