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Choose incumbents in Leighton, Hopkins township races
EDITOR”S NOTE: My motto ever since launching this on-line rag has been, “I report what I see and hear. And sometimes I comment on it.” With that in mind, the…
Posted inObituaries
Wayland man Charles Merryman passes at age 72
Charles J. Merryman, 72, of Wayland, formerly of Shelbyville, died Sunday, July 24. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Kevin and Margaret, Jesse and Anne, Sara and Jeffrey,…
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Service will be Saturday for Rob Herweyer, 23, of Dorr
Rob Thomas Herweyer, age 23, of Dorr, died unexpectedly after a work-related accident Tuesday, July 26. Herweyer apparenly was apparently overcome by fumes in his workplace at Agri-Science Technology Co.…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Four candidates join Dorr Twp. election fray in November
“It’s not over until it’s over.” — Yogi Berra Yogi’s most famous quote can be applied to the Dorr Township elections this November because two independents, running with no party…
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Hopkins super soph finishes 31st in Jr. Olympics 800
Though it looks like a classic "How I spent my summer vacation" photo, Hopkins High School sophomore Laura Velderman finished seventh Wednesday in her heat in the open 800-meter run…
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Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 226
25 Years Ago — July 31, 1991 Wayland City Councilman Robert Genther was accused in a Grand Rapids Press story of larceny of less than $100 from the Wyoming Department…
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Paving completed for Church, Cherry streets near splash pad
Two streets connected to the Wayland City Park now have had paving completed. Cherry and Church streets had the renovations done, including angle parking, in the wake of the immense…
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First Hopkins High Athletic Hall of Fame class announced
The first annual Hopkins High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held at halftime of the Vikings' Oct. 21 varsity football game. A buffet-style dinner will be…
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Memorial service will be Thursday for Andrew Cole, 48
Andrew Joseph Cole, 48, of Dorr, died Sunday, July 24. Born on April 18, 1968, Andrew was a vibrant and passionate man with everything he did and loved. He enjoyed…
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Boot, Sewers do battle for Dorr clerk; Senneker no-show
The showdown between Dorr Township Clerk candidates Brian Boot and Debbie Sewers was the only contest in Tuesday night’s forum at Crosswinds Community Church. Supervisor Jeff Miling was left alone…