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Mass of Christian burial set Friday for Ray Jablonski
Raymond Lee Jablonski, age 71 of Wayland, died Monday, June 12. Ray was a lifelong farmer and loved sharing that way of life with his family. He is survived by…
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Six Wildcats chosen all-conference in softball
Six members of the Wayland High School varsity softball team have been selected to the O-K Gold Conference all-league squad. They were (from left, standing) Madi Ludema, Harmony Laker, Carli…
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Wayland schools’ budget snapshot a pleasant photo?
Wayland High School teacher Sarah Rollandini introduces Jovy, who may be a therapy dog at the school next fall. Assistant Supt. for Finance and Operations Patricia Velie called it “a…
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Leighton disaffiliates with Methodist denomination
The congregation at the Leighton United Methodist Church voted with more than 94 percent to disaffiliate with the Methodist denomination. The church, located at the corner of 142nd Avenue and…
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Private celebration of life planned for Judy Chambers
Judith Joslin Chambers, 79 of Kalamazoo, died Saturday, June 10, after a long battle with cancer. Judy was born Nov. 26, 1943, to Romaine and Clarence Joslin in Pleasant Ridge,…
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This skillet is for ground turkey or hamburger
by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: 1 - 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey Around 3 cups frozen vegetables of choice 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup milk 1 1/3 cup chicken broth…
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Bench at St. Therese honors former principal, teacher
Hank Leverette St. Therese Catholic Church and School Sunday held a bench dedication for teacher and mentor Hank Leverette, who was a teacher and principal at the parochial school. Family…
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Wayland celebrates annual Summerfest a little early
The community of Wayland this weekend has been celebrating its annual Summerfest a little earlier than usual. The festival included lots of food and booths with wares for sale, a…
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Hamilton edges Wildcats 4-2 to end softball season
It was the last high school game for Kami Morse and Liberty Laker O-K Blue Conference co-champion Hamilton ended Wayland’s softball season 4-2 Saturday morning in the semifinal round of…
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Celebration of life is June 25 for Thomas Kamyszek
Thomas Kamyszek, age 68, of Wayland, died at his home after a brief battle with an aggressive form of stage 4 lung cancer. He is survived by his wife, Leslie…