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King & I: Summer winds down at the campground
by Phyllis McCrossin Summer continues to wind down. The weekdays at the campground are very quiet. I think there are maybe eight of us staying here during the week. Weekends…
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Funeral Oct. 2 for Moline native Grace Harper
Grace Harper (Boersma) died September 16, 2024, in Grand Rapids. She was 93. Born Aug. 28, 1931, in Moline, Grace lived her life joyfully, loving and accepting family and people…
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WHS senior wins Great Lakes Junior bowling tourney
Wayland High School standout bowler Kyle VanEss captured first place in the Great Lakes Junior Bowling Tournament this weekend in Cheboygan. He bested all other by at least 249 pins…
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Yes, It’s True: Cross country builds quality men, women
Cross-country coaches (from left) Ray Antel, Robby Young and Sue Brewer. Cover Photo is of Sarah Brewer. It is with more than a little sadness that I have been reporting…
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Slow cooker spaghetti squash succeeds noodles
Ingredients: 6 quart large crock pot 2 pounds ground meat of choice 1 spaghetti squash cleaned and sliced in half across the width. Parmesan cheese Home made sauce or 45…
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Dylan Pallett 6th at Cedar Springs C-C Invitational
The Wayland girls’ cross-country team finished in eighth place Saturday in a foggy Cedar Springs Invitational meet. The boys’ team suffered again from having only four runners and did not…
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Services Sept. 26 for former Gun Lake marine mechanic
Charles Edward Garrett, age 94, of Kentwood, died Saturday, Sept. 21. Charles served his country in the U.S. Navy. He later worked as a marine mechanic at Skelton's Marina at…
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Sheriff’s Dept. reports increased car-deer accidents
Deer are running... Our office has seen an increase already this season of car-deer accidents. We want to remind motorists, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk.…
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Martin marching band has a good day at invitational
The Martin High School Clipper Marching Band had a very good day Saturday at the third annual Portage Central Marching Festival. The Martin group, under the direction of Noah Miller,…
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Wayland is host to weekend back-to-back festivals
Wayland's four corners downtown was host for not one, but two local festivals. The Women of Wayland (WOW) put together a "Ladies Night Out" celebration Friday evening. And less than…