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Service set Wednesday for Ronald Bouwman, 61
Ronald Henry Bouman, age 61, of Wayland, died Friday evening, Nov. 5. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sue; his children, Luke R. (Vanessa) Bouman, Jeffrey (Meigen)…
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Hopkins grad still knockin’ ’em down on bowling lanes
Concordia University bowling was host for the second Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) tournament of the season Saturday at Jax 60. The men's team finished third overall and Hopkins High School…
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Five local runners compete at state cross-country meet
Five area high school cross-country runners competed Saturday at the Michigan High School Athletic Association state championship meet at Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn. There were no local teams present,…
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D.K. Sprague is Christmas parade’s grand marshal
The Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that retired Gun Lake Tribal leader D.K. Sprague will be grand marshal of the annual Christmas parade, which will step off at…
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Visitation and services are Monday for Art Bradley, 98
Arthur "Art" Leroy Bradley, age 98 of Wayland, died Thursday, Nov. 4, at his family residence. Art was born in Marcellus May 30, 1923, to Leroy and Mae Bradley. He…
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Martin defense, then the offense power regional title
It was a strange game, but Martin nonetheless defeated Mendon 41-22 for the second time this season to claim the regional championship and advance in the eight-man post-season playoffs. The…
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Wayland Schools seeks input on ESSER funds use
The Wayland Union School District is applying to receive Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER) to handle learning recovery from the impact of COVID-19. These federal funds are…
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County Commission’s districts pared from 7 to 5
The Allegan County Board of Commissioners decided to approve the proposed redistricting for county commissioners for the next 10 years. The number of seats on the board has been pared…
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County’s Covid toll since March 2020 nearing 200
The Allegan County Health Department today announced that there have been 19 deaths as a result of the Coronavirus over the last four weeks, bringing the toll since March 2020…
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Veterans Day ceremony is Nov. 11 in Yankee Springs
Guest speaker Al Warren will try to explain the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day at a special ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, (Veterans Day) at the…