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Council to interview 3 city manager finalists

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.…

Editor September 28, 2024

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Wildcats win homecoming; Martin rolls to 5-0

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…

Editor September 27, 2024

Obituaries

No service planned for Terry Brenner, 60, of Shelbyville

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…

Editor September 27, 2024

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Dorr Twp. may re-examine local yard sales ordinance

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…

Editor September 27, 2024

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Dorr Twp. Board still unsure about move to new hall

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…

Editor September 27, 2024

Obituaries

Service is today in Martin for Bonnie Simmons, 76

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…

Editor September 27, 2024

Sports

Martin sophomore back in elite time for 5K run

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…

Editor September 26, 2024

Sports

Wildcat harriers still competitive in O-K Gold events

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…

Editor September 26, 2024

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Army Bob: What’ll it be, socialism or capitalism?

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…

Editor September 26, 2024

Obituaries

Mass Saturday for Vietnam veteran Bill Kipen

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.…

Editor September 26, 2024