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Funeral will be Saturday for Diane Statler of Wayland
Diane Statler, age 58, died Sunday, Nov. 14. Diane was a devoted homemaker and she had a genuine heart to be a caretaker for anyone in need. Her faith was…
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Master plan open house to be held in Dorr Dec. 21
The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening was given an update on the proposed new master plan by consultant Nathan Mehmed of Williams & Works. Mehmed went over most of…
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I’m blessed to have a front porch view into community
by Denise Dykstra Our school played their last football game of the season Friday. Some time ago, our small school transitioned to eight-man football and this year our youngest son…
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Funeral Friday in Allegan for Mary Lou Brennan, 89
Mary Lou Brennan, 89, of Wayland, formerly of Allegan, died Friday, Nov. 12, at the home of her daughter, Marla. She was born in what is now the City of…
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Construction company owner Todd Dykstra dies
Todd Alan Dykstra, 56, of Middleville, died Saturday, Nov. 13. Todd was the owner of Dykstra Construction and worked as a truck driver for Grassmid Trucking and Grand Rapids Express.…
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It’s opening day for Wildcat girls’ and boys’ bowlers
The Wayland varsity boys' and girls' bowling seasons are getting under way this week, with practices starting Monday at the Rock 'N Bowl Lanes just north of Wayland near the…
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Wayland City budget fund balance continues to grow
The City of Wayland was awarded another clean audit Monday evening by the accounting firm of Siegfried Crandall of Portage. The audit showed total revenue of $3,113,414 for fiscal year…
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Maple Nut Bread provided courtesy of a family friend
by Kathy Hamman Miller Maple Nut Bread was always a favorite of a family friend, Margaret Bullock, who liked to bake sharing with family and friends. With her being a…
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Yes It’s True: We want our judges to ‘hang ’em high’
While watching the conduct of the judge in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial in Kenosha, Wisc., my memories of a similar judge in Hastings resurfaced. Bruce Schroeder’s stern lecture to…
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Funeral will be Friday for Roman ‘Mike’ Karpinski, 72
Roman “Mike” Karpinski, age 72, died Friday, Nov. 12. Roman grew up in Middleville and graduated in 1967. He attended Michigan Career Tech and started working at Keeler Brass as…