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Phyllis Stein’s visitation is Friday at Fine Arts Center

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Phyllis Ann (Weber) Stein, age 84 of Wayland, died Saturday, Dec. 16. Phyllis was a devoted Catholic, an avid quilter, a beautiful letter and card writer, an avid reader and was member #64425 of the littlefreelibray.com, but her greatest joy was her large family. She is survived by her husband...
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Twelve WMS students to sing in state honors choir

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Twelve Wayland Middle School Students have been accepted into the MSVMA State Honors Choir. They will perform at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25. Students are (back row, from left) Jacob Klein, Dominic Craig, Carson Mackenzie, Michael Mulkerin, Ian Thompson, Stephen Harnish and Mark Musgrave (front row)...
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Wheeler Library Festival of Trees graces local holiday

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by Austin Marsman The Martin Public Schools tree. With the holiday season in full swing, Martin’s JC Wheeler Library is again offering its Festival of Trees. Decorated by local businesses, organizations and individuals, each tree has its own character and unique aspect. The Big Rock Music Barn hit a high note...
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Coloma outscores Lady Clippers in nonleague game

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by Austin Marsman Faith Guritz The Martin girls' basketball team Friday lost a 53-45 decision to Coloma. The score remained close until the fourth quarter in the non-league SAC contest when the Comets unleashed speed and skill at the free throw line to outscore the Lady Clippers by eight points. Coming off...
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Coloma sharpshooter leads Clippers’ defeat, 74-51

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by Austin Marsman Martin’s Boys hoops team absorbed their third loss of the season, 74 to 51, Friday against Coloma. It began as a promising first half and appeared the Clippers had a shot, as they were down 39 to 30 at intermission.But Coloma picked up the pace and ultimately...
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Vikings boys runners-up at Cedar bowling tournament

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The Hopkins boys' bowling team hoists the runner-up trophy at the Cedar Springs Invitational. Hopkins boys bowling team took second place Saturday in the Cedar Springs Invitational at Westgate Bowling Center. After two individual games and six Baker games, the Vikings qualified sixth out of 16 teams to go into...
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Funeral arrangements pending for Phyllis Stein

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Phyllis Stein, matriarch of one of the most well-known and respected families in Wayland and Hopkins, died Saturday night. Word was spread Sunday morning at the St. Therese Parish, where she and her family have been members for many years. The Steins formerly lived in Hopkins and moved to Wayland,...
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Wildcats cruise in I-96 Challenge over Detroit SE, 78-37

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The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team Saturday afternoon defeated Detroit Southeastern 78-37 in the annual I-96 Challenge at Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School. Wildcat junior center Cory Ainsworth (32) was named tournament most valuable player. The Wildcats last year defeated defending state champion Detroit Henry Ford, which lost to...
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Two Lady Wildcats on Cedar Springs all-tourney team

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Senior ace girls' bowling co-captain Sydney Urben (left) made the all-tournament team Saturday at the Cedar Springs Invitational, which surprised absolutely no one, but teammate Amber Beggs came up with a solid 256 game to join her on the special unit. The girls finished fourth in the tourney. The Wayland...
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Vikings score 1st hoops victory for new coach Jewitt

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Hunter Lewellyn The Hopkins boys' basketball team Friday night captured new coach Jake Jewitt's first varsity victory with a 65-59 decision over Allendale. Jewitt said the Vikings came back from being down 10 at halftime to win at Allendale. Tyler Zomerlie led the Vikings with 21 points. Hunter Lewellyn added...
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