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Service will be Saturday for educator Frank Bastian

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Frank E. Bastian, 91, of Dorr, died Friday, Jan. 8. Frank followed in his father’s footsteps and spent his entire life on the family farm, which was established by his paternal grandfather in 1861. He attended Sproat School for his elementary education; the land for this school was donated by...
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Two Theatriks productions rescheduled for Jan. 23

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The Wayland High School Theatriks productions of one-act shows “One Stoplight Town” and “Game of Tiaras” that were postponed by the Covid-19 pandemic have been rescheduled for Saturday afternoon, Jan. 23. "One Stoplight Town" will be presented at 3 p.m. that Saturday and "Game of Tiaras" will follow at 5:30...
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Wayland NHS students clean Little Free Libraries

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Members of the Wayland High School National Honor Society have been tidying up the Little Free Libraries around the district this year for their community service project. The mini-libraries have been described as looking like an old newspaper stand turned robot on a sidewalk in town or a birdhouse looking...
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Service held for 27-year WHS employee Mary Sager

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Mary Lorraine Sager, age 97, of Wayland, died at Mercy Health, Grand Rapids, on Friday, Jan. 8, due to complications from Covid-19. Lorraine was a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin, neighbor, and friend. For many years, Lorraine was a local restaurant cook and had many regular patrons due...
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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 — Jan. 10, 1996 Henry DeYoung and the general store that closed its doors officially in November 1974 in Moline. Hopkins junior guard Tim Kisner scored 41 points, his last two just before...
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Wayne Goodwin’s secret was ability to adapt, change

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Wayne Goodwin with son Doug and grandson Pauley. “His master replied, ‘Well done! You are a good and faithful servant’.” — From the Christian Bible “A stepparent is so much more than just a parent; they made the choice to love when they didn't have to. Dad never treated us...
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Yes It’s True: That was the year that was, with Covid

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Faith Guritz The year 2020 probably will go down in history as the most hated, all because of a viral pandemic, a seriously contentious presidential election and economic distress the likes of which we haven't seen in almost a century. Closer to home, the Covid-19 virus wreaked havoc with local...
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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 — Jan. 3, 1996 The Burnips Hotel Former Wayland Board of Education member Diane Smith alerted the Globe that she was a victim of a telephone scam that claimed she made 27 international...
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Wayland football coach Wayne Goodwin dies at 93

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Wayne Goodwin was surprised by Wayland High School honoring him in 2013 and his late wife Doris (right) was a key figure in the celebration. Wayne H. Goodwin, who coached junior high and Rocket football in Wayland for 46 years, died of complications from pneumonia and Covid-19 Tuesday afternoon at...
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Martin can resume practice Dec. 21 for Jan. 2 playoff

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The Michigan High School Athletic Association has announced that the high school football playoffs indeed will be resumed in the wake of the lifting of the “pause to save lives” Friday. That means Martin can restart football practices Monday, Dec. 21, in preparation for its eight-man football showdown at Adrian...
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