Month: October 2023

Martin wins in opening round of volleyball districts

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The Martin High School volleyball team won the first round of the Division 4 district tourney by getting past host Tri-Unity Christian. The Lady Clippers won in three hard-fought straight sets, 27-25, 25-19 and 25-23. Martin now advances to the district finals at 6 p.m. Thursday against the winner of...
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Trick-or-treat numbers down due to cold and snow

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Halloween trick-or-treaters were presented with an extra challenge Tuesday evening with the arrival of a couple of inches of snow, not to mention temperatures hovering in the 30s. There still were some brave souls who showed up at doorsteps, a few of them using their parents as taxi services. It...
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Martin schools plan 3rd community bond session

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A school bond community forum is planned for 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Martin School Cafetera (use either the elementary or middle/high school entrance). Everyone is welcome and highly encouraged to attend. It is the third bond community forum to ask questions and learn more about the upcoming bond proposal...
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Leprecons musical group cuts debut single on Spotify

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The musical group Leprecons, featuring JD Gonzales of Wayland (bottom, right), has cut a single. In less than three weeks, on Sunday, Nov. 19, fans will be able to listen to their debut "Loch Lomond" on Spotify. Gonzales said, "We hope you enjoy our rendition of this timeless Celtic tune."
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There can be benefits from press sometimes tattling

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“If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” — George Orwell Deputy Dillon Kibby There are times it pays to tell the truth, even when it’s frowned on or verboten. In my more than 50 years in community...
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Two ex-Wildcats reunite on Davenport bowling team

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The Davenport University women's bowling team, which features Wayland High School graduates Kadence Bottrall and Bella Harnish, took fifth place among 35 teams at the Midwest Collegiate Championships Tier I tournament this past weekend. Having placed in the top eight, the Panthers went on to bracket match play. There they...
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Quick biscuits recipe is good for serving 12 people

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by Kathy Hamman Miller For dinner rolls, use self rising flour and add a teaspoon of sugar. Makes a dozen smaller biscuits. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions: Toss ingredients in a bowl and mix! Spoon into...
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Martin frosh harrier Veyda Conley qualifies for state

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Veyda Conley Martin freshman Veyda Conley has qualified for next Saturday’s state cross-country championship meet at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Conley Saturday morning crossed the finish line in the five-kilometer regionals race in 19:50.93, the second time she has turned in a sub-20-minute performance this fall. She finished third...
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In downtown Wayland, ‘they did the Monster Mash’

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The streets of downtown Wayland were bustling with activity Saturday afternoon and evening with the Main Street program's annual "Monster Mash" celebration. Local children and their parents took advantage of the opportunity to dress up in Halloween costumes, score candy and goodies and even prizes were awarded for costumes. A...
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Speeder in Wayland caught in Wyoming after chase

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Allegan County Sheriff’s authorities said one suspect is in custody after a multi-county vehicle chase Saturday night. Sheriff’s deputies reported that a car was speeding in the Wayland area just before 9:30 p.m. and they responded to the complaint. The suspect was apprehended just after 10 p.m. near the intersection...
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