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Service tech, semi driver John Arms dies of cancer
John Morris Arms, age 64 of Wayland, died Wednesday, Sept. 27. He was at home in the care of his wife, Bonnie, and daughter, Lindsey. They stayed by his side…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 5, 1998 The cover photo is of the location in Hopkins…
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Wayland equestrian team qualifies for state contest
The Wayland High School equestrian team last weekend finished as Region A Division C Reserve Champions. For the first time since starting the team 15 years ago, the group will…
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Clippers now 12-2 overall and 5-1 league in volleyball
The Martin High School volleyball team improved its Southwest Athletic Conference Valley Division record to 5-1 and 12-2 overall Tuesday night by defeating Gobles. The Lady Clippers' only loss in…
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Lady Vikings golf team places 3rd in O-K Silver
The Hopkins High School girls' golf team wrapped up the regular season Monday evening at the O-K Silver Conference championships. The Vikings finished the season in third place overall. Cayla…
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City’s 2nd retail cannabis business to open Oct. 13
JARS, the City of Wayland’s second cannabis retail shop, is scheduled to have a grand opening at its downtown location Friday, Oct. 13. JARS cannabis will do business on South…
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Funeral will be Friday for Martin native Marilyn Kent
Martin native Marilyn Deen Kent died at home in Allegan Monday, Oct 2. She was 88. Born on Feb. 25, 1935, in Martin Township, she was the daughter of the…
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Graveside service will be Oct. 4 for Sharon Grygiel
Sharon Kay Grygiel, age 72, died at her home in Dorr Saturday, Sept. 30. Sharon enjoyed tending to her flowers, painting, and especially spending time with her family. She worked…
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‘Bond for Breakfast’ session planned at Clippers Cafe
A "Bond for Breakfast" program will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Clippers Cafe on 10th Street in downtown Martin to discuss the upcoming bond proposal that…
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Wayland will be host for district band festival Oct. 10
Wayland High School, first the first time in its history, will be host this year for the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) district festival Tuesday afternoon and evening,…