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Customers are absorbing costs more than businesses
“The love of money is the root of all evil.” — The Apostle Paul “When companies don’t pay workers a living wage, taxpayers pick up the tab.” — Former Labor…
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Recipe saves time on New England baked bean stew
by Kathy Hamman Miller This stove top version of a family favorite, is a tasty dish that would normally take a while to get done in the oven, but with…
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Clippers win Zion Christian volleyball tourney crown
The Martin varsity volleyball team captured irst place at the Zion Christian tournament in Byron Center. The Lady Clippers played six games and didn't lose a single set. Martin started…
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Third annual Wayland Balloonfest is a hit again
The third annual Wayland Balloonfest was blessed with terrific weather, good crowds of people, local musical talent, an authentic old-time baseball game, and, of course, plenty of balloons. The festivities…
Posted inObituaries
Funeral will be Monday for Stanley Laskowski of Dorr
Stanley Leon Laskowski, 74, of Dorr,died Wednesday, Sept. 6, at his home. Born Jan. 1, 1949, in Grand Rapids, he was the son of the late Leo D. and Ethel…
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Wayland, Hopkins suffer lopsided gridiron defeats
It was not a good night on the gridiron for Wayland and Hopkins, both of whom were defeated handily in road contests. It wasn't even a good night for defending…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Gun Lake Casino employee admits to thefts of cash from clogged machines
Jordan Lewis Cook, a Gun Lake Casino employee responsible for unclogging cash out machines, has admitted to charges he stole more than $84,5000 over 14 months. Cook acknowledged the thefts…
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WHS cross alumn wins scholarship to run at SMC
Wayland High School alum Emily Tuinstra has signed a letter of intent and received a scholarship to join the Southwestern Michigan College Road Runners. SMC coach Zac Sartori said, “I…
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Wayland Twp. crash leads to Aero Med response
Wayland Fire and Yankee Springs Fire Departments were dispatched Thursday afternoon to a single vehicle accident in the 200 block of Hayes Road in Wayland Township. Wayland Fire Chief Jim…
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Watson to use ARPA funds for tech improvements
The Watson Township Board spent much of its time Thursday evening answering the call of progress with technology. And much of it will be paid for by federal American Rescue…