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Visitation will be Friday in Dorr for Doug Berens, 74
Douglas Jack Berens, age 74, died at his home in Dorr Monday, Jan. 9. Doug served his country in the United States Navy. First and foremost, Doug loved his family…
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‘Cats now 6-1 overall, but Vikings’ win streak ends
The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team hiked its O-K Gold Conference record to 2-0, 6-1 overall, with a 72-60 verdict over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg Tuesday night. However, the Hopkins boys…
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Vikings, Wildcats, Clippers all win hoops challenges
Freshman Taylor Lyon (12) takes a shot against Cedar Springs The Wayland, Hopkins and Martin girls’ basketball teams continue to light up the scoreboard and pile on the victories. Wayland…
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Fifth cannabis store may be coming soon to Wayland
The Wayland Best Western Hotel will get a new neighbor if the latest cannabis store is approved. A fifth retail cannabis business in the City of Wayland earned a recommendation…
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Rodney Pillars resigns seat on Martin School Board
Rodney Pillars Melanie Conley Though elected to a four-year term only two months prior, Martin Board of Education member Rodney Pillars Monday evening resigned his seat, effectively immediately. Pillars was…
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Railside, Dorr Pharmacy businesses have been sold
The plaza on the south side of 142nd Avenue housing Dorr Pharmacy. Rumors and news have been swirling around three local businesses this week. Actual news is that Railside Auto…
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Schools’ ‘Capturing Kids’ Hearts’ was too expensive
To the editor: "Capturing Kids’ Hearts" cost the district $65k, correct? Just to teach our teachers to ask kids “What are you doing? Why are you doing it? Why aren’t…
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Services will be Friday for ‘Giver’ Judy Shafer, 65
Judy Shafer, age 65, died Friday, Jan. 6. Judy was a giver of all givers! She gave a kidney to her husband, Ron, 24 years ago. She had a huge…
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Funeral mass will be Friday for Dorothy Watson, 97
Dorothy M. Watson, age 97, died Sunday, Jan. 8. She is survived by her children Margaret (Mike) Ignatoski, Cliff Watson, Patricia (Terry) Morbach, Mary (Bruce) Ritsema, Mark Watson, John (Jenifer)…
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Wayland boys score 20-10 win over South Christian
The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team defeated O-K Gold Conference rival South Christian Monday afternoon by a 20-10 count. The Lady Wildcats, meanwhile, shut out South Christian 30-0 at Spectrum…