Posted inObituaries
Funeral will be Monday for Rena M. Clark, 73, of Wayland
Rena M.Clark of Wayland died Thursday, Nov. 12, at her home. Rena was born Feb. 7, 1942, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Earl and Tina (VanderVeen) Corning. She was a…
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WHS superstar golfer Ali Martus to play for Northwood University
Ali Martus, the greatest female golfer in Wayland High School history, has signed on to play the sport and seek a degree at Northwood University next year. Martus, shown here…
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New downtown Wayland traffic lights are efficiently operating
The new downtown Wayland traffic lights have been installed at the corner of Superior and Main Streets. Reno Agency owner Mike Salisbury, who took this photo, said, "What makes them…
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Perrigo shareholders reject Mylan’s hostile takeover attempt
The Perrigo Company, Allegan County's largest employer, has received word that a majority of shareholders has rejected Mylan's hostile tender offer, "thereby expressing confidence in Perrigo's long-term strategy, vision and…
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Humble apologies for error with Wayland assessor/deputy treasurer’s death
Wayland City Assessor/Deputy Treasurer Jeannie Franck passed away early Thursday morning at Metro Hospital in Grand Rapids, but this death actually occurred five years ago. Townbroadcast reported it in error…
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Hopkins High School grad Rev. James Lowman passes at 69
Rev. James "Jim" Lowman, 69, of East Lansing, a 1964 graduate of Hopkins High School, died Monday, Nov. 2, at McLaren Hospital in Lansing. Jim was born in Kalamazoo on…
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WHS grad Molly Lameyer is all-league for Davenport volleyball
Wayland High School graduate Molly Lameyer has been named to the first unit of the All-Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference volleyball team. The 2012 WHS grad also was selected to the league's…
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Prospects look good for Yankee Springs to join ambulance service
Prospects are looking good to Yankee Springs Township's request to join the area served by Wayland Area Emergency Services. Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Deer told his colleague Thursday night that…
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Leighton Township officials press on with plans for a new hall
Leighton Township officials Thursday night voted to proceed with plans to have a new township hall built adjacent to the Leighton District Library. Supervisor Steve Deer said the final bill…
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We’re bringing back the Great Society to fight crime in the U.S.
by Robert M. Traxler According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), we as a nation need a special Domestic Terrorism Council to protect us from libertarians, constitutionalists and conservatives. The…