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Former Hilliards man dies in Tampa, Fla.
Former Hilliards resident Robert "Bob" Dandrow died Wednesday, Sept. 25, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Fla. He was 75. Bob was born on Aug. 11, 1949, in Grand Rapids,…
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Private graveside service set for Dorr infant
Josie Mae Dykhuis died peacefully in the arms of her parents, Alan and Brianna Dykhuis, Wednesday, Sept. 25. She is survived by her grandparents, Carl and Connie Dykhuis of Holland,…
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Martin’s Conley wins D-4 race at Otsego Invite
Sophomore Veyda Conley of Martin was individual medalist in the Division 4 competition Saturday at the Otsego Invitational, but she barely missed her second time eclipsing 20 minutes for a…
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Council to interview 3 city manager finalists
The Wayland City Council will have special meetings Monday afternoon to interview three candidate finalists for the city manager’s post. The sessions are scheduled for 3:30, 4:30 and 6 p.m.…
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Wildcats win homecoming; Martin rolls to 5-0
COVER PHOTO: Hudson Biondo and Taylor Hoogewind were named the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen. Wayland Friday night bounced back from two straight defeats with a 21-14 victory over Spring…
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No service planned for Terry Brenner, 60, of Shelbyville
Terry Lynn Brenner, 60, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Sept. 24. Born to the late June and Floyd Brenner on Aug. 9, 1964, in Plainwell, Terry grew to be a man…
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Dorr Twp. may re-examine local yard sales ordinance
Dorr Township officials soon may be taking another look at its ordinance governing yard sales, garage sales and the like. A visit from Julie Cassety, who runs an in-home pallet…
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Dorr Twp. Board still unsure about move to new hall
The former CrossWinds Church site, where the new Dorr Township Hall will be located. The aftermath of the purchase of the former CrossWinds Church for a new township hall continues…
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Service is today in Martin for Bonnie Simmons, 76
Bonnie Rose Simmons, aka “Far Away Gramma”, age 76, died Sept. 21, in Kalamazoo. Born June 23, 1948, in Plainwell to Clarence and Mary (Pavlak) Orr of Martin, Bonnie was…
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Martin sophomore back in elite time for 5K run
Martin sophomore running sensation Veyda Conley has regained her chops as one of the top female harriers in the area. Conley, who astonished observers a year ago by breaking the…