Month: September 2024

Community Notices

Council to interview 3 city manager finalists

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The Wayland City Council will have special meetings Monday afternoon to interview three candidate finalists for the city manager’s post. The sessions are scheduled for 3:30, 4:30 and 6 p.m. at City Hall council chambers. The council will interview Jared Ottenwess at 3:30, Patrick Jordan at 4:30 and Erik Wilson...
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Wildcats win homecoming; Martin rolls to 5-0

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COVER PHOTO: Hudson Biondo and Taylor Hoogewind were named the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen. Wayland Friday night bounced back from two straight defeats with a 21-14 victory over Spring Lake to make it a pleasant homecoming The Wildcats built a 21-7 advantage by halftime, but had to hang on...
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Obituaries

No service planned for Terry Brenner, 60, of Shelbyville

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Terry Lynn Brenner, 60, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Sept. 24. Born to the late June and Floyd Brenner on Aug. 9, 1964, in Plainwell, Terry grew to be a man of great character, cherished by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His life was a testament to the...
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Dorr Twp. may re-examine local yard sales ordinance

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Dorr Township officials soon may be taking another look at its ordinance governing yard sales, garage sales and the like. A visit from Julie Cassety, who runs an in-home pallet sales business on Ranchero Drive, may be referred to the Planning Commission because of her effort to have the local...
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Articles

Dorr Twp. Board still unsure about move to new hall

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The former CrossWinds Church site, where the new Dorr Township Hall will be located. The aftermath of the purchase of the former CrossWinds Church for a new township hall continues to be a struggle for the Dorr Township Board. Board members Thursday night again bickered over what needs to be...
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Obituaries

Service is today in Martin for Bonnie Simmons, 76

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Bonnie Rose Simmons, aka “Far Away Gramma”, age 76, died Sept. 21, in Kalamazoo. Born June 23, 1948, in Plainwell to Clarence and Mary (Pavlak) Orr of Martin, Bonnie was a beacon of kindness and generosity, known for her unwavering, selfless devotion to her family and friends. Bonnie graduated from...
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Sports

Martin sophomore back in elite time for 5K run

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Martin sophomore running sensation Veyda Conley has regained her chops as one of the top female harriers in the area. Conley, who astonished observers a year ago by breaking the 20-minute mark as a freshman, moved back into that elite realm Wednesday in the Southwest Athletic Conference jamboree at Schoolcraft....
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Wildcat harriers still competitive in O-K Gold events

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Though both the Wayland High School cross-country sports only the minimum of five runners, they continue to be competitive in O-K Gold Conference jamborees. The Wildcats boys took fourth place in the latest league gathering at South Christian’s athletic complex Wednesday and the girls came in fifth. The boys accumulated...
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Army Bob: What’ll it be, socialism or capitalism?

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As the national elections near (or as I call it, the silly season), we once again explore a decision: socialism or capitalism. Do we follow many nations in Europe and Asia, indeed most of the world’s governments, and give socialism a try, or do we keep the course with capitalism?...
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Mass Saturday for Vietnam veteran Bill Kipen

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William Joseph Kipen Sr. died Tuesday, Sept. 24. He was 82. Bill served his country in the US Army in Vietnam, where he was wounded and received a Purple Heart. He retired after 25 years of service from Country Fresh Dairy. He enjoyed farming, woodworking, fishing, telling stories, and traveling...
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