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Former local man Robert Marquard dies at age 74
Robert W. Marquard, age 74, of Plainwell, formerly of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 1. He was born on May 30, 1947, in Wayland, to Walter and Olive (Baderow) Marquard. He…
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One Small Voice: Vandals ‘trump’ my free speech
by Lynn Mandaville A week ago something happened to my car. A violation of some sort. A violation for which I am at a loss for an accurate word to…
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Self-serve checkout lane opens at Harding’s Market
Harding's Market in Wayland finally took the progress plunge this month by installing a self-serve checkout lane, the likes of which are prominent in West Michigan groceries such as Meijer…
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Celebration of life for Pat Brendemihl is Wednesday
Patricia Lynn Brendemihl (Smith), age 69, died on Friday, Oct. 15. Pat was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, but she loved being a grandma most of all. She shared…
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Wildcats may be nearing futility, poor defense record
The Wayland varsity football team is closing in on a couple of milestones it probably doesn't want to accomplish. The Wildcats are very near yet another 0-9 campaign, which has…
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Vikings overcome obstacles to defeat Frankfort 38-18
Hopkins' non-league football contest Friday evening at Frankfort had all the ingredients for disaster. But the Vikings overcame the obstacles and recorded a 38-18 triumph nonetheless. Factors working against Hopkins:…
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Clippers enjoy another TD festival, move to 8-0 record
Martin is just one victory away from a perfect regular football season after yet another touchdown festival Friday night, resulting in a 58-0 merry romp over a Marcellus opponent that…
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Allegan County’s Covid-19 death toll increases to 184
The Allegan County Health Department has reported four more deaths in the last week as a result of the Coronavirus, bringing the total to 184 since the pandemic began in…
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WHS Class of 1973 meets with Superintendent Hinds
Wayland Union Schools Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds had coffee hour this morning at Simply Celia’s in Wayland and met up with a group from the WHS Class of 1973 and…
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Two Clipper harriers earn all-conference accolades
Kalamazoo Christian won both the girls' and boys' team Southwestern Athletic Conference championships in the league meet Thursday. Both Martin cross country teams did not have the five runner necessary…