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Jan Breen, 72, dies after lengthy battle with cancer
Janet “Jan” Breen, age 72, died Saturday, Oct. 23. Jan was a woman of many traits. She was beautiful, strong, and fierce — a true warrior. She battled cancer for…
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Solar Winds co-founder Mike Gillman dies at age 67
Michael (Mike) Gillman Linsea of Gun Lake died Thursday, Oct. 14. He was 67. The characteristics Mike will be remembered for are his generosity, intelligence, integrity, humor, love of the…
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Grandma’s Recipe Box writer in triumphant return
EDITOR’S NOTE Columnist Kathy Hamman Miller has been on a sabbatical for a spell to enable her to heal from two surgeries. Her triumphant return follows: by Kathy Hamman Miller…
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WHS grad leads Aquinas in Great Lake C-C Challenge
Wayland High School graduate Maggie Whitney led seventh-ranked Aquinas College to a fifth place finish Saturday in the NAIA Challenge in Grand Rapids. Whitney placed 17th in the 5K race…
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Martin, Hopkins to play in grid playoffs this weekend
Both the Hopkins and Martin High School football teams will play in the MHSAA post-season playoffs this weekend. Martin, which Friday night polished off a perfect 9-0 season, will be…
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Yes It’s True; How can you stop Wildcats, Lions losses?
Some friends of mine (yes, I have friends) not long ago speculated about who would finally win first this fall — the Detroit Lions or the Wayland Wildcats. The ‘Cats,…
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Lady Vikings settle for 3rd in O-K Silver volley tourney
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team Saturday went 2-2 in the O-K Silver Conference tournament and finished third in the conference standings. The Lady Vikes beat Sparta (25-12, 25-15), lost to…
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WHS grad helps guide 2nd place collegiate cross team
Wayland High School graduate Robert Young is assistant cross-country coach for Michigan Technological University, which took the runner-up slot Saturday morning in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Association meet. The…
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WHS grad takes 5th in age bracket in River Bank Run
Wayland High School graduate Sarah Brewer (37 in cover photo), daughter of retired Wayland High School teacher Sue Brewer and former Wayland High School golf coach Allen Brewer, finished fifth…
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3 Martin students members of district soccer champion
Martin High School senior Javier Guevara, son of Wayland teacher Laura Foster, is a member of the Delton/Martin soccer team that won the MHSAA Division 3 district championship Saturday with…