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Councilwoman Bivins decides not to file recount

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Tracy Bivins Wayland City Councilwoman Tracy Bivins has announced she will not file a recount request for the Nov. 7 City Council election. Wayland City Clerk Lee Ann Clausen this afternoon said Bivens reached out to her and told her she will not contest the election results, though she lost...
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Spaghetti fund-raiser to help Clippers’ trip to Dome

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Clippers Cafe is planning a spaghetti dinner fund-raiser Wednesday afternoon and evening to help the Martin football team, coaches, band, cheerleaders and staff with expenses for traveling to the Superior Dome in Marquette to play in the state championships for the second year in a row. The Clippers will play...
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One Pan Chicken, Veggies dish easy and flavorful

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by Kathy Hamman Miller Flavorful and easy one pan dish that’s perfect for those busy weeknights. You can even prep it the night before, covering it until you put it in the oven to marinate. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Ingredients: One large roasting pan. 4 thawed boneless skinless chicken...
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Donald Shafer, former mayor’s son, dies at age 69

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Donald Dean Shafer of Grand Rapids, son of former Wayland Mayor Donald Shafer Sr., died Thursday, Nov. 9. He was 69. He was born April 3, 1954, to Don and Wanda Shafer.
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It’s back to the Superior Dome for Martin gridders

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The Clippers do their customary singing of the school fight song for fans after defeating Kingston. So it’s back to the Superior Dome for Martin, which next Saturday will be defending its eight-man football state championship. The Clippers earned another berth in the finals Saturday afternoon by getting past Kingston...
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Former Hopkins hoops star scores 9 in Alma’s opener

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Mady Weber Mady Weber, a standout former Hopkins High School basketball player, scored nine points in her freshman debut for Alma College in a 69-60 victory over Penn State Behrand Friday afternoon. The 5-11 frosh is listed as a guard-forward for the Scots, who will play either John Carroll or...
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Martin’s state semifinal football game is Saturday

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The Martin High School state semifinal football game at Kingston will be played at 1 p.m. Saturday, not on Friday night. The date change was necessary because of the long distance the Clippers have to travel. Players, coaches and other Clipper personnel boarded school buses Friday morning to make the...
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Student leaders unite to clear Martin of leaves

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The Martin High School Student Council enjoyed great weather for their annual community leaf raking event today. The students did a assisted numerous community members with clearing the leaves from their yards, further exemplifying the close-knit relationship between the school and community of Martin.
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Wayland Middle School girls to join all-star choir

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Two Wayland Middle School students have made it into the Michigan Schools Vocal Music Association State Honors Choir. Eighth-grader Ariel White (left) and sixth-grader Elaina Thomas memorized an audition piece before being selected for this honor. The two accompanied by choir director Kristi Oostdyk, went to Birch Run High School...
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Councilwoman Bivins should file for a recount

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ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Tracy Bivins Jerry Jansen III Longtime Wayland City Councilwoman Tracy Bivins has some important soul searching to do this weekend. After losing a seat on the council by just one vote in Tuesday’s election,...
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