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Funeral Oct. 30 in Hastings for David Hawkins, age 68
David James Hawkins, 68, of Wayland died Thursday, Oct. 21. David was born on July 16, 1953, preceded in death by his parents Frank and Barbara. He is survived by…
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Skilled Martin seamstress Marilyn Katje dies at 81
Marilyn Katje died Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Allegan General Hospital. She was 81. She was born Feb. 15, 1940, in Orangeville, the daughter of Forrest and Francis (Allen) Rantz. She…
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Wildcats’ record-setting grid season of misery ends
The Wayland varsity football team Friday night completed a record season it's not at all happy about. The Wildcats lost 55-6 to O-K Gold Conference rival Forest Hills Eastern, bringing…
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Vikings’ win over Belding keeps playoff hopes alive
A one-point loss to Sparta kept Hopkins from finishing the O-K Silver Conference as league runner-up. But the Vikings still await word about post-season playoffs because their late season surge…
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Clippers tie a bow on their perfect 9-0 football season
Statistically, Martin's undefeated season of 2021 may be its most impressive yet. The Clippers lifted their season record to 9-0 Friday evening with a resounding 55-0 decision over New Buffalo.…
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Allegan County Covid cases persistent; 4 more deaths
The Allegan County Health Department has reported four more deaths for the second straight week as a result of the Coronavirus, bringing the total to 188 since the pandemic began…
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Five WHS boys make all-county C-C team; ‘Cats 2nd
Five Wayland boys took the science of bunching very seriously Friday, taking the 11th through 15th places consecutively and capturing second place in the annual All-County meet at U.S.-131 Motorsports…
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Services Wednesday for Army vet Jerald Kamps, 91
Jerald H. Kamps, age 91, died Wednesday, Oct. 20. Jerald served his country in the US Army He is survived by his children Jan (Ron) Wubbeling, Rhonda (Bill) Vogt, Kay…
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Micro-managing rears ugly head again in Dorr Twp.
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. If there is one thing the Dorr Township Board has done better than anyone…
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Lady Wildcats win tuneup for Gold tourney showdown
The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team tuned up for its approaching showdown with Grand Rapids Catholic Central by defeating non-conference foe Wyoming Thursday evening. The Lady Wildcats won on…