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Judy Becker’s service will be in the spring
Judith “Judy” Ann Becker, age 85, died Tuesday, March 11. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Vernon Becker; son, Steven Becker, and her siblings. She…
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Reynolds’ 4 RBIs help Vikings beat Plainwell
All-star catcher Lyla Reynolds drove in four runs on three hits to lead the Hopkins softball team past Plainwell 11-0 Friday and Madison Schwartz sparked a second game 11-3 victory…
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WHS Student Council wins Best of Showcase
Wayland High School Student Council members Teagan Robinson, Mason Babiak and Jake VanDuine came away with the “Best of Showcase” award in state competition after presenting on Harvest Hop, a…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Local clinic client has measles diagnosis
A client who was at the Sensory Systems Clinic West in Wayland Thursday evening, March 13, has been diagnosed with the measles this week. A Facebook post by the clinic,…
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Mass will be in May for Larry Amborski, 90
Larry Amborski, age 90 of Wayland, died at Alamo Cove Tuesday, March 18. Larry was born in Hilliards, the youngest of four children. He worked on the family farm and…
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Dorr may crack down on sidewalk abusers
Dorr Township officials Thursday evening promised to do a better job enforcing its ordinance against motorized vehicles on sidewalks. They were prompted by Joe Shaffer, owner of Shaffer Tree Service,…
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New manager named for Wayland Farmers Market this summer
Angelina Latondress has been selected as new Market Manager and Marketing Coordinator for the Wayland Farmers Market this summer and fall. "As a lifelong Wayland resident, I'm passionate about fostering…
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WHS graduate invents Michigan trivia game
Burrell Stein Luke Stein, son of retired Wayland Mayor Burrell Stein, has developed a Michigan Trivia game, "Yoopers & Trolls." He is a graduate from Wayland Union Schools and the…
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Army Bob: We should decentralize services
by Robert M. Traxler Ask yourself: Why is our federal government centralized in the District of Columbia area? Ask yourself why the Department of Agriculture is located in a megalopolis…
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First day of spring comes with snow
Old Man Winter still had a few tricks up his sleeve Thursday morning for the ironic official first day of spring. After pleasing almost everybody with temperatures in the 60s…