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Visitation is Thursday in Wayland for Paul Zenker, 53
Paul Robert Zenker, age 53, died Friday, Nov. 13. Paul was a 1985 graduate of Sparta High School and because of skills center training he received went on to Grand…
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Wayland High School to go all on-line as of Wednesday
Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds has made a swift announcement in the wake of new epidemic orders issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health…
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Yes It’s True: Grad Bashes falling on hard Covid times
I see posts occasionally on Facebook that ask about a program I remember that didn’t exist at all in my high school days, but now is commonplace and terrifically popular.…
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New Covid rules call off Martin grid playoff Nov. 21
The Martin High School athletic program received a dose of déjà vu Sunday evening with the announcement of new state restrictions because of Covid-19. The Clippers’ varsity eight-man football team…
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WHS Theatriks plans 2 presentations this weekend
The Wayland High School Theatriks group is busy this week, planning a presentation of “Game of Tiaras” at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21, at…
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WHS graduate, pharmacist Dennis Nickels dies at 75
Word has been received of the death of 1964 Wayland High School graduate Dennis Nickels, most recently from Spring Lake. Mr. Nickels graduated from Ferris State University and was a…
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Clippers’ grid semis foe is an undefeated powerhouse
The Martin High School football team will have its work cut out for it in this weekend’s semifinal round of the MHSAA eight-man football playoffs. The Clippers will travel to…
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Visitation planned Monday for Nancy Jensen, 86
Nancy Jensen, age 86, died Thursday, Nov. 12. She is survived by her sons Michael and Steven. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Jensen. Visitation will be…
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Martin advances to final 4 with victory over Marcellus
Will no one stop these madcap Clippers? The Martin eight-man varsity football team continued its remarkable assault on the scoreboard and bruising defense in the post-season playoffs with a convincing…
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It’s even worse: County now has 13 deaths from Covid
The news about the Covid-19 virus continues to be grim, Allegan County, though spared the worst ravages until this month, reflects the trend. The Allegan County Health Department Friday, Nov.…