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Martin vs. Mendon Friday is ‘only showdown in town’
The “only showdown in town” for this area this season will be played Friday evening at Martin when a once-beaten Mendon squad pays a visit. The host Clippers, who also…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now historical library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 7, 1996 The Wayland Board of Education gave tentative approval to…
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Clipper girls’ harriers take 3rd at Otsego Invitational
The Martin girls' varsity cross-country teams finished third Saturday among the Division 4 squads at the Otsego Invitational. The Lady Clippers were led by senior Mercedes Morin’s 22:38.9 to medal…
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Funeral will be Saturday in Dorr for Barbara Turner, 89
Barbara Elaine (Hunter) Turner, age 89, died Tuesday, Oct. 5. Barbara never met a stranger. She had a heart for others, befriending people with whom she came into contact. As…
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Wildcats win last home tennis match, 6-2 vs. Sparta
The Wayland High School varsity tennis team won its last home match of the season over non-conference rival Sparta Tuesday night. First singles saw the return of Christian Sieffert for his…
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Service Friday at St. Stan’s for ‘Rocky’ Kurdelski, 83
Thomas “Rocky” Kurdelski, age 83 of Dorr, died Monday, Oct. 4. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gerri Kurdelski; children Christine (fiance' James Head) Katterheinrich, Thomas (Marie)…
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Our date night a change of pace from athletic events
by Denise Dykstra This past week, the weekly high school football game was canceled. My husband was a sad, I cannot even find the words to describe. During the week,…
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Longtime area Realtor Pete Howard, 79, dies of Covid
Word has been received of the death of longtime Wayland-area Realtor Pete Howard Saturday, Oct. 2, at Holland Hospital. He was 79. His son, Mike, posted on Facebook, "Howard contracted…
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Mass of Christian Burial is Oct. 12 for Arlene Pitsch
Arlene Laura Pitsch, age 91, died Saturday, Oct 2. Arlene and Loren were partners in life and in Pitsch Wrecking Company. She believed in the value of education, which was…
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Yes It’s True: We have zero power in redistricting game
"Hey ho, don't worry. You know you can't win. No matter who you vote for, the government always gets in." — The Bonzo Dog Band I hear tell there’s been…