Month: January 2024

Snow and severe cold continues area shutdowns

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The "Lost Weekend" continued its effects on West Michigan's wintery landscape Monday. There was enough snow that visited Friday, Saturday and Sunday to close schools, churches and other community events. Some Wayland school teachers reported on Facebook that they were grateful school was called off Sunday evening before the Detroit...
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Veggie & rice soup to warm up in this cold weather

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by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: Basically any vegetables your family enjoys. In this version I used - Touch of olive oil for sautéing in the stock pot 1/2 a stalk of celery cleaned and chopped, I used about 8 ribs 1 tablespoon of crushed garlic Diced carrots 1 lb. cleaned...
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Cold and snowy weather leads to a lost weekend

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Estimates have four to five inches of snow in this area Friday, another five inches from Friday night to Saturday morning and about six to eight more Saturday night into Sunday. The weekend was spent by many just hunkering down, using the snow thrower or shovels, watching televised sporting events...
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Services are Tuesday for retired Hopkins custodian

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Arlene Sebright died Friday, Jan. 12, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was 86. She was born Feb. 17, 1937, in Hopkins, the daughter of Gerhardt and Esther (Schafer) Kerber. Arlene worked as a custodian for Hopkins Public Schools for 30 years until her retirement. Arlene enjoyed raising her...
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Services will be held Jan. 20 for Jim Kenyon, 71

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James "Jim" Mark Kenyon, 71, died Monday, Jan. 8, at his residence in Wayland. Jim's deepest love was his family, cherishing every moment spent together. He exhibited a servant's heart, taking humble pride in helping others. An avid supporter of Chicago sports teams, Jim enthusiastically cheered on the Cubs and...
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Yes It’s True: Our romance with past takes on weather

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One of the more interesting aspects of the massive winter storm that visited Friday and Saturday was so may Facebook posts second guessing area schools for deciding to shut down before nasty conditions came along. Some suggested that school officials were wusses for not having school Friday and instead closing...
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Winterfest Idol contest called off for Friday, Jan. 12

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Gun Lake Winterfest Idol contestants and fans are being told that due to the storm the Wayland Hotel quarterfinal round of competition has been canceled Friday, Jan. 12. A new date will be set soon! Go to @gunlakewinterfest.com
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Wayland grad killed by work partner in Florida

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Marvin Miller Wayland High School graduate Marvin Anthony Miller Jr.  was murdered Thursday in Gainesville, Fla., and local authorities have arrested the suspected gunman after a high-speed chase. Miller’s girlfriend confirmed the suspect, James Tate, 28, and Miller were contractors working on a recently sold rental home in the Suburban...
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Wayland boys beat league rival Forest Hills Eastern

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The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball squad Thursday night scored a 77-64 victory over Forest Hills Eastern. The game was moved from Friday to Thursday because of the expectation of inclement weather. It was the second triumph of the season for the Wildcats, who now are 2-8 overall for the campaign...
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Wildcat, Viking and Clipper girls win Thursday games

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The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team Thursday night bounced back from a one-point overtime loss 24 hours earlier by more than doubling up O-K Gold Conference opponent Forest Hills Eastern. Meanwhile, the Hopkins and Martin girls won as well, Hopkins capturing its third straight win with a 59-10 shellacking of...
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