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Yankee Springs rescue boat helps parasailer
The Rescue 3 unit at Gun Lake gots its first workout for 2025 season over the weekend when Yankee Springs Township firefighters responded to a report of a parasailer hung…
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Martin bond work done during spring break
Renovations and repairs at Martin School buildings were done over spring break as a result of a band approved by voters a year and a half ago. The $1.715 million…
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Huizenga a no show at local town hall meeting
The Allegan County Democratic Party’s plans for a town hall meeting at Wayland Middle School Monday night went awry when one of the two congress critters refused to show up.…
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Wildcats’ bats boom in debut twin bill sweep
Rae Stallard The Wayland softball team brought the heavy lumber to its season opener Monday afternoon against Allendale. The Lady Wildcats pounded out seven home runs and score 29 runs…
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Wayland schools citizens avoid forums
Karri Bailey Citizens of the Wayland Union school district continue to show signs of having little or no interest in community forums. Sparse attendance struck for the third time in…
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Chocolate chip cheescake is an old favorite dessert
by Kathy Hamman Miller My brother’s favorite to go dish to pass - his famous Oreo Crusted Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecake recipe. A family and friend favorite for any celebration!…
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King & I: Selling old trailer an adventure
by Phyllis McCrossin We’ve been back 12 days and today is the first day I woke up with no obligations. That’s pretty depressing for someone who retired seven years ago.…
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Area educator Mary Hardy dies at age 88.
Former Martin, Hopkins and Wayland teacher Mary Elizabeth (Mahan) Hardy died at her home in Allegan April 6. She was 88. Mary was born on March 10, 1937, in Plainwell,…
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Local lad launches poop scoop service
A young man in Wayland has launched a startup service for rounding up and eliminating doggie waste in peoples’ yards. Brady Perrin, son of Noel Madalinski Perrin, lives at 4476…
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No funeral planned for Donald Mead of Dorr
Donald Nicholas Mead Jr., of Dorr died Wednesday, April 9. He was 76. Don enjoyed woodworking, antique tractors, his 1966 Mustang, and especially spending time with his family. He served…