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Celebration of life later this year for Donna Sweers, 68

Donna Schurkamp Sweers has died at the age of 68. Donna attended Muskegon Orchard View Public Schools through 10th grade, and graduated from Wayland High School in 1971. She attended…

Editor January 12, 2022

Sports

Both Martin boys, girls teams have bad day vs. Kalamazoo Christian

It was a bad day for the Martin boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams against Kalamazoo Christian Tuesday. The Lady Clippers dropped a 47-29 decision and saw their season record…

Editor January 11, 2022

Sports

Lady Vikings suffer 52-34 loss to Calvin Christian

The Lady Vikings dropped a 52-34 decision Tuesday evening to perennial O-K Silver Conference power Grandvilla Calvin Christian. The Vikings boys' squad fared no better, losing 82-57 and seeing its…

Editor January 11, 2022

Sports

Clipper boys’, girls’ bowling teams capture 1st victories

James Blackburn in action at the Rock 'n Bowl. The Martin girls' and boys' bowling teams the new year 2022 portion of their schedule scoring their first dual match victories…

Editor January 11, 2022

Obituaries

Edward Lipski’s funeral to include military honors

Michael "Sarge" Edward Lipski, 69, of Shelbyville, died early Wednesday Jan. 5. Michael was born October 2, 1952 in Grand Rapids, to Edward and Louise Lipski. He was a graduate…

Editor January 11, 2022

Obituaries

Service will be Friday in Otsego for Allen Dennis

Allen R. Dennis, 69, of Wayland, died Friday, Jan. 7, at his home. Allen was born Jan. 12, 1952, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Lee Roy and Helen (Berger)…

Editor January 11, 2022

Obituaries

Service Friday in Byron Center for David Eaton

David Eugene Eaton died Sunday, Jan. 9. He was 84. David was born in Kalamazoo to Kenneth and “June” Eaton on July 27, 1937, and graduated from State High School…

Editor January 10, 2022

Sports

Lady Wildcat bowlers still unbeaten in dual matches

Wayland girls remained undefeated in O-K Gold Conference bowling dual matches and for the season Monday by beating Cedar Springs 23-7. The boys' squad started fast, but then burned out…

Editor January 10, 2022

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: King and I aren’t really in ‘Nomadland’

Phyllis McCrossin by Phyllis McCrossin Since the release of the movie Nomadland last year, I’ve found a lot of people kind of raise their eyebrows when they learn King and…

Editor January 10, 2022

Articles

Proposal for new pool likely to face voters in August

Late last year, it appeared that members of the Board of Education and Wayland Union Schools officials were preparing a campaign for a bond issue for a new pool. But…

Editor January 10, 2022