Month: May 2021

Prayer service planned for Martin native Jim McGuire

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Martin native Jim McGuire died Friday, May 28. He was 84. He was born March 14, 1937, to Bernard and Mildred (Brown) in Martin. The oldest of nine children, Jim spent long hours on the family farm in Martin. His grandparents and parents instilled a Catholic faith by being one...
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Memorial Day parades make a triumphant return

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Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, was back with a vengeance in Wayland, Martin and Hopkins, as parades honoring the fallen were held in all three communities. In the cover is the Wayland High School marching band, overseen by the pseudo selfie offered by Director Kelli Tilley Smith. Above is...
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Ramblin’ Road: Don’t forget reason for Memorial Day

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It is Memorial Day weekend: The kick-off for the summer season. But while we are celebrating with family gatherings, picnics and burgers on the grill, let us not forget the reason for the holiday. Every year on Memorial Day weekend I make the following post on Facebook. It is an...
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Celebration of life June 12 for Dick Musselman, 86

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Dick Musselman of Dorr died Monday, May 24, at home. He was 86. Dick was born in Kalamazoo July 18, 1934, son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. Following his 1952 graduation from Kalamazoo Christian, he was employed for 11 years by National Waterlift in the Engineering Test Lab, and...
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‘Save the Date’ for Gun Lake Winterfest is Feb. 19, 2022

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Yet another sign that the battle against the Coronavirus seems to have turned the corner is the announcement of a "Save the Date" for Feb. 19, 2022 for the Gun Lake Winterfest by one of the organizers, Monte Baker. Just for fun, she also posted this photo of a "Chicken...
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U.S. needs to hear it: ‘When will we ever learn history?’

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This column was written almost two years ago, and now that we finally are pulling out of Afghanistan, I think it's timely. And never forget Georges Santayana’s famous warning: “Those who don’t learn from history are condemned to repeat it.” Lt. Tirebiter: “What about the Gooks?” Pico: “Bad...
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Top scholars announced for Wayland’s Class of 2021

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The top scholars for the Wayland High School Class of 2021 have been announced. Earning Summa Cum Laude (4.0+grade point averages) were: Cassidy Martens of Wayland is the daughter of Marty and Diane Martens. Activities and awards: Key Club (president), Eco Club (founder and president), SADD (vice president), WHS students...
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Hopkins High School’s graduation is held indoors

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Just like Wayland, the Hopkins High School Class of 2021 held its graduation ceremony Thursday evening, but chose to have commencement in the high school gym instead of outdoors with windy, went and  cold weather. Just like Wayland, many expressed their appreciation for having any kind of graduation ceremony in...
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Presley’s back at CMU as player personnel director

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Wayland High School graduate Presley Hudson is returning to the university where she became most famous on the basketball court. Hudson, Central Michigan University's all-time leading scorer and the leader of some of the best teams in program history, has joined coach Heather Oesterle's staff as director of player personnel, the...
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Only Allegan County Covid negative stat now is deaths

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The only Coronavirus statistic that can fall into the negative column now in Allegan County is the continuing increase in the death toll. Three more fatalities associated with Covid-19 were reported in the past week, bringing the total since the pandemic began more than 14 weeks ago to 145. Six...
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