January 2023 – Page 9

Wildcat boys doubled up by quality GR Catholic Central

Wayland boys' bowling coach Sherry Miklusicak called it "a tough afternoon despite bowling well, losing 20-10 to Catholic Central. "Our plan was to take both baker games to have a…

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Denise Dykstra elevated to Martin Twp. Clerk’s post

Denise Dykstra COVER PHOTO: Denise Dykstra (right) is administered the oath of office Jan. 3 as clerk by Martin Township Supervisor Glenn Leep while Treasurer Sue Tiemeyer looks on. The…

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Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Downtown Wayland looking west on Superior. Cover photo was same view in 1908. 25 Years Ago—…

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Many of 5-F President’s Council have local ties

Many of the 5-F President's Council include educators from this immediate area: (Front row, from left) Katrina Burchfield, - AAESA EA/ESP VP; Lori Laughlin - Otsego E President; Valli Virgo-Caperton…

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Obituaries

Visitation will be Friday in Dorr for Doug Berens, 74

Douglas Jack Berens, age 74, died at his home in Dorr Monday, Jan. 9. Doug served his country in the United States Navy. First and foremost, Doug loved his family…

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Sports

‘Cats now 6-1 overall, but Vikings’ win streak ends

The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team hiked its O-K Gold Conference record to 2-0, 6-1 overall, with a 72-60 verdict over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg Tuesday night. However, the Hopkins boys…

Editor January 10, 2023

Sports

Vikings, Wildcats, Clippers all win hoops challenges

Freshman Taylor Lyon (12) takes a shot against Cedar Springs The Wayland, Hopkins and Martin girls’ basketball teams continue to light up the scoreboard and pile on the victories. Wayland…

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Fifth cannabis store may be coming soon to Wayland

The Wayland Best Western Hotel will get a new neighbor if the latest cannabis store is approved. A fifth retail cannabis business in the City of Wayland earned a recommendation…

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Rodney Pillars resigns seat on Martin School Board

Rodney Pillars Melanie Conley Though elected to a four-year term only two months prior, Martin Board of Education member Rodney Pillars Monday evening resigned his seat, effectively immediately. Pillars was…

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Railside, Dorr Pharmacy businesses have been sold

The plaza on the south side of 142nd Avenue housing Dorr Pharmacy. Rumors and news have been swirling around three local businesses this week. Actual news is that Railside Auto…

Editor January 10, 2023