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One business coming, 1 going in downtown Wayland
Cindi's Boutique, which moved into its new quarters in the 100 block of North Main Street not long ago from its old location on West Superior Street, has closed its…
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Seven Hopkins FFAers receive rare American Degrees
Seven former Hopkins High School FFA members received their American Degrees Last week. "I couldn't be prouder of each of them for achieving their goals and receiving this honor that only 1/2% of…
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Mass of Christian Burial Friday for Donald Striegle, 78
Donald E. Striegle died Friday, Oct. 21, at the age of 78. Don was born on July 8, 1938, in Grand Rapids. Don married his sweetheart, Marybeth, in 1960, and they…
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NPA candidates also appear on Watson Twp. election ballot
This seems to be a big year for local candidates to file for township offices under the “No Party Affiliation” banner. Dorr Township has several NPAs running for township trustee…
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Monday Moanin’: School funding still down after recession
Nearly a decade after the recession, school funding in many states hasn’t recovered (From Michigan Radio’s ‘State of Opportunity’) Nearly 10 years after the recession, school funding is still way…
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United Church of Wayland calls new pastor from Louisiana
The United Church of Wayland has called the Rev. Bonnie Simerly to the pulpit all the way from Louisiana. Simerly, who has not yet indicated when she will start her…
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Miklusicak rushes for 100-plus yards for 3rd time this season
Former Wayland High School football standout Mike Miklusicak (22) recorded his third 100-yard rushing day this season while surging Hope College defeated Trine 31-7 Saturday evening in an MIAA matchup.…
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This is Barry Hastings signing off. It’s his swan song
EDITOR'S NOTE: Barry Hastings has been writing this column for Townbroadcast for about two years, but he has to give it up for economic and health reasons. No, he wasn't…
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Mass of Christian Burial Monday for Leone Smith, 90
Leone Marie Smith, age 90, of Wayland, died Thursday, Oct. 20. Leone was born April 8, 1926, in Chicago. She retired from General Motors after 30 years. She volunteered countless hours…
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Hopkins honors its first 10 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees
About 125 people turned out Saturday evening to dine with and honor the first 10 selections to the Hopkins High School Athletic Hall of Fame. All nine of the athletic…