Month: October 2023

Long awaited Culver’s opening to occur Monday

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There was a grand opening at the long-awaited Culver's Restaurant at the former site of the now defunct Elias Brothers Big Boy. Culver's, which will open its dorrs Monday, Oct. 30, will be open seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Wayland guy, Hopkins girl, guy qualify for state finals

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Jaeden Harshberger The Wayland High School boys’ varsity cross-country team came in seventh among 16 schools in the Division 2 regionals at South Christian. Junior Dylan Pallett finished 15th individually in the race to qualify for the state finals Saturday, Nov. 4, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. It is...
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Martin takes 6th straight victory in playoff opener

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The Martin High School eight-man football squad may be peaking at the right time — near the end of the season. Ever since that dreary 53-16 loss to Gobles on Sept. 15, the Clippers have reeled off six consecutive triumphs, including wins over solid opponents NorthPointe Christian, Maple Valley and...
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South Christian ends ‘Cats’ best grid season in 10 years

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There’s an old sports saying that it’s really hard to beat an opponent three times in one season. Heck, it’s hard enough to beat somebody twice. Wayland was handed that tough lesson Friday night in its first post-season playoff football game since 2013, losing 34-7 to South Christian. The defeat...
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Cassie Kramer to open ‘Classic Cutz’ salon in Dorr

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Lifetime Wayland area resident Cassie Kramer is opening Classic Cutz, a new hair salon in Dorr. Kramer, a Wayland High School graduate and daughter of Councilman Joe and Amy Kramer, will open up shop Nov. 13 at 1837 142nd Ave, Dorr, between Dorr Standard Station and Dorr Post Office. A...
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State Rep. Smit’s honors ceremony manufactured

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ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. State Rep. Rachelle Smit State Rep. Rachelle Smit (R-Shelbyville) raised a few eyebrows Friday by honoring two local men recently acquitted of charges they were in on a plot to kidnap and even murder...
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Wayland takes top 6 places in debate competition

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The Wayland High School debate team was host for the second West Michigan Legislative Debate League this fall on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Students were engaged in congressional debate with schools from across the area sharing in academic discussion surrounding the student-written legislation. Wayland debaters continued their winning record and swept the...
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Three Viking gridders on Silver all-league team

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Aaron Arnsman Landen Klinge Three members of the Hopkins varsity football team have been selected to the first unit of the all-O-K Silver Conference team. Aaron Arnsman, Avery Pavlak and Landen Klinge were chosen for the first team. Connor Ainsworth earned honorable mention accolades. The Vikings completed the 2023 football...
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Hopkins sweeps Allegan in annual ‘Pink Out’ game

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The Hopkins High School volleyball team closed out its regular season Thursday evening by sweeping none-league opponent Allegan 26-24, 25-12 and 25-12. The contest served as the annual "Pink Out" event between the tywo schools to fight against and raise awareness of breast cancer. The Lady Vikings will be among...
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Dorr Twp., Rep. Smit are on same page on state issues

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State Rep. Rachelle Smit of Shelbyville came calling on the Dorr Township Board Thursday evening and learned she and local officials share discomfort with state government. Smith told board members the bad news that legislators are considering take over rules and regulations for solar energy, for gravel mining, elections and...
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