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Longtime teacher, coach Don Hermenitt dies at 73
Donald James Hermenitt Jr., 73, of Wayland died Saturday, Nov. 19. He was born to Donald and Diana Hermenitt Sr. in Plainwell on Sept. 15, 1949. Don graduated with his…
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WHS grad earns all-NAIA honors in cross country
Maggie Whitney Wayland High School graduate Maggie Whitney earned All-American honors at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) championships last weekend in Tallahassee, Fla. Whitney, who ran for the…
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First Wayland marijuana business gets 1 green light
New Planning Commissioner Megan Mickelson Wayland’s first-ever marijuana retail business took a big step forward Monday in a special meeting of the Planning Commission. The commission approved on a 5-0…
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Jennifer Antel sworn in as 1st female Wayland mayor
It was a historic night for the Wayland City Council Monday when outgoing Mayor Tim Bala passed the gavel to newly-elected Mayor Jennifer Antel, the city’s first ever female chief…
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Celebration of Life Tuesday for Clydene Northrup
Clydene Northrup, age 56,died Wednesday, Nov. 16. She is survived by her husband, Phil Adams; children Paul (Jessica) Smith, Adam Smith, Dan (Sarah) Smith, Ryan Adams, and Kristen (Jason) Kwiatkowski;…
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Memorial service is next spring for Sonia Hines
Sonia Aileen (Gurney) Hines of Wayland died Thursday, Nov. 17, at her home just a week after her 88th birthday. Sonia was a registered nurse and Allegan County property appraiser…
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Hopkins Township Board approves rezoning request
The Hopkins Township Board last Monday night approved a request from Michael Ross for rezoning property near Hilliards. The rezoning was for changing 3.92 acres at 1820 136th Ave. from…
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It wasn’t just an everyday joy, it was one for the ages
by Denise Dykstra I keep trying to come up words to say about this State Championship. I could tell you about this team and the amazing boys - men -…
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Hearty ham and cabbage chowder sticks to your ribs
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil 1 cup celery sliced thin 1/2 of a sweet onion chopped 2 cloves minced garlic 2 cans 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes 1 can 15.25 ounce undrained…
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Yes, history repeats itself for Martin 35 years later
Coach Brad Blauvelt celebtates Martin polished off a storybook record-setting season Saturday afternoon at the Superior Dome in Marquette by conquering previously unbeaten Merrill 74-24. It was record setting in…