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Army Bob: Is Korea the ‘Land of the Morning Calm’?
Folks will call Afghanistan our longest war, but it's not true. It has been repeated so many times most believe it. The Korean War has been ongoing for 68 years.…
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‘Cats’ 5th-place Bedford Valley finish earned notice
Perhaps one huge reason the Wayland High School golf team has been ranked as high as No. 5 among Division 2 teams in the state is that the Wildcats finished…
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Lady Clippers sweep twin bill against Fennville
by Austin Marsman The Martin High School varsity softball team swept a doubleheader against Fennville Thursday, winning game one 6 to 1 and game two, 12 to 2. Fennville struggled…
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Funeral June 2 for car dealership owner Gene Modreske
Gene Modreske, longtime owner and manager of the Wayland Chrysler dealership just north of the city limits, died Monday. He was 78. Gene was owner of Wayland Chrysler for more…
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Former State Rep., Senator Patty Birkholz dies at 74
Former Michigan State Rep and Senator Patty Birkholz, 74, of Saugatuck died of cancer Thursday, May 3. Birkholz served three two-year terms in the Michigan House and two four-year…
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Watson officials worry about minimum width ordinance
The Watson Township Planning Commission is grappling with a possible ordinance requiring a minimum width for all dwellings, which Commissioner Chuck Andrysiak said might eventually outlaw single-wide mobile homes. "It…
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Watson roadside grave reveals eerie, tragic story
A tragic and eerie story was unraveled Thursday night at the Watson Township Board meeting in response to a resident's inquiry about a roadside grave on the north side of…
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WHS, Martin track teams to join Hopkins Invitational
Wayland, Hopkins and Martin all will join the fun this Saturday morning and afternoon at the Hopkins Track Invitational. The Viking boys and girls have enjoyed a week off, the…
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Vikings now 8-6 after 2 victories over Kelloggsville
The Hopkins varsity baseball team now has an overall record of 8-6 after defeating O-K Silver Conference rival Kelloggsville 5-1 Wednesday and 8-3 Monday. Trailing 1-0 early in Wednesday’s game,…
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Service May 12 for ‘Scottie,’ former Gun Lake man
Duane Edward "Scottie" Scott, aged 83, of Lakeview, formerly of Gun Lake, died April 26. He was preceded in death by his son Russell. He is survived by his children,…