Month: November 2023

Mass of Christian burial Nov. 14 for Gale Potter, 62

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Gale Potter, age 62, died Friday, Nov. 3. She is survived by the love of her life, Joe VanWagner; mother, Norma Potter; brothers Gregory (Vicky) Potter and Dennis (Roxanne) Potter; and many nieces, nephews, and friends who loved Gale deeply. She was loved dearly by both the VanWagner and Potter...
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‘Schools to Tools’ mobile field trip benefits students

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Allegan County students are getting the chance to learn what it’s like to work in the skilled trades without ever leaving their high school. Developed by the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights in Wayland, the “Schools to Tools” mobile field trip features virtual reality and hands-on activities let...
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Celebration of life Dec. 2 for Stella Marie Farmer, 87

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Stella Marie Farmer, known to most as Marie, age 87, of Wayland, died Sunday, Oct. 29. She was born April 16, 1936, Marie attended Wayland Union Schools and was a proud Wildcat. She married Jack Farmer, on Jan. 14, 1955, renewing their vows for their 50th wedding anniversary. They settled...
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C-D’s Quik Mart finally to replace old gasoline pumps

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"They say that all good things must end someday" is a line from the Chad & Jeremy "Summer Song" in 1964. Such is the case with the historical relics that are the gasoline pumps at C-D's Quik Mart in downtown Hopkins. The station will be closed for one day this...
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Chocolate chip pumpkin spice, muffins makes 2 doz.

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by Kathy Hamman Miller Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Dry ingredients: 3 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips - 12 ounce bag Wet ingredients: 1 15 ounce can pumpkin...
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Gun Lake campground features to close in ’24

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The main day-use beach house, picnic shelters and Gun Lake campground will close for the entire 2024 season due to park enhancements, including electrical and building updates and sewer replacement. The park’s day-use area and boating access site also will experience intermittent closures throughout 2024 while road, fishing pier and...
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Former Viking standout QB scores a TD for the Britons

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Trevor Smith Former Hopkins High School standout quarterback Trevor Smith, son of Darrin and Julie Eastman Smith, was on the receiving end of a touchdown pass Saturday after in an MIAA ballgame against Olivet. Smith is a junior receiver for the Britons.
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Wildcat frosh harrier wins 5K race near Lansing

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Wayland High School freshman Xander Stepek took first place Sunday morning in the annual Woldumar 5K fund-raising race near Lansing. Stepek, son of Steve and Erin Stepek of Wayland, has been the No. 3 runner on the Wayland High School varsity cross-country team this fall. The Wildcats' season has ended...
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Two Hopkins, 1 Wayland harriers compete at state

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Jaeden Harshberger Two Hopkins harriers and one from Wayland Saturday took part in the Michigan High School Athletic Association cross-country championships at Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn. Wayland High School junior Dylan Pallett came in 92nd in the boys’ Division 2 state finals with a career best time of 16:39.7....
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Martin frosh running star finishes 15th in state meet

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Martin freshman Veyda Conley finished 15th in the state cross-country championship meet Saturday morning at Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn. The Clippers' running sensation finished the five-kilometer course in 19:33.2, eclipsing her previous personal best time by about nine seconds. Conley, by virtue of her finish, has earned all-state accolades...
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