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Wayland City, Twp. may face Prop 2 task together
Bob Genetski There was good news and bad news Monday night for Wayland City Clerk Lee Ann Clausen. The good news was the City Council adopted a resolution to elevate…
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Relief in sight soon for Wayland’s traffic issues?
Traffic issues in the City of Wayland soon should see some relief, as City Manager Josh Eggleston told the City Council Monday night that South Main Street paving should start…
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Hopkins, Martin, Wayland start seasons Friday night
The “Border Wars” football contest between Wayland and Hopkins will be back for a second straight season own the Vikings’ turf Friday evening to open the season. Martin, meanwhile, will…
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Dry ingredients for corn muffin mix easy as pie
by Kathy Hamman Miller Easy enough to make up the dry ingredients ahead of time so you’ll be ready for the baking, or, for an on the spot put together.…
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Viking volleyball team wins in coach’s debut
The Hopkins High School varsity volleyball team Saturday made Alicia Kent's debut as head coach a successful one by capturing the championship in the Lawton Invitational. Kent, who succeeded the…
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Wildcats sweep pool play foes, then lose in squeakers
The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team went undefeated in pool play Friday, but the lost two squeakers to Kenowa Hills in the 12-team West Michigan Volleyball Officials Tournament. “This…
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Hopkins’ Smith boys are reunited on the gridiron
Trevor Smith (44) The Smith boys from Hopkins are still in the game when it comes to football. Though Nolan has retired from playing the game after four years at…
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Mass of Christian burial Monday for Aaron Rewa, 38
Aaron Rewa, age 38, died Wednesday, Aug. 16. If you met Aaron, he was probably your friend, and you were better for knowing him. An avid game player, he loved…
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Graveside service Monday for Shirley Knowlton, 93
Shirley Knowlton, age 93, died Thursday, Aug. 17. Shirley was born May 19, 1930, in Martin, the daughter of Johanas and Bertha (Scholten) Vander Ploeg. Shirley worked in housekeeping at…
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Martin musician Myron Elkins drops in at Otsego
Martin's most famous musician, Myron Elkins (second from left) dropped in at the Otsego VFW Friday night and was spotted taking in a local performance by Shawn Moulenbelt, who said…