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Lawton hands Lady Clippers 1st hoops loss of season

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by Austin Marsman (Photo courtesy of Austin Marsman)Faith Guritz (35) vies for the game-opening tip with Lawton's Kylie Gibson (24). The Martin girls' varsity basketball team absorbed its first defeat of the season Tuesday, 52-42, at the hands of SAC rival Lawton. The Lady Clippers just couldn’t keep up and...
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Dorr native, WHS grad Marilyn Stankey dies at 74

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Marilyn Kay Stankey, age 74 of Greenville, died Sunday, Dec. 3 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. She was born Jan. 23, 1943, in Dorr, and was a graduate of Wayland High School and Davenport College. She married Frank T. Stankey while he completed his education at...
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Funeral Saturday for Jerry Akers, 63, of Shelbyville

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Jerald L. Akers of Shelbyville died Monday, Dec. 4, at the age of 63. He was born in Allegan July 7, 1954 the son of Lewis and Patricia (Adamczyk) Akers. Jerry is survived by his wife of 20 years, Annette Akers, his children Rebecca (Don) Hibma, Michelle (Carl Hoffmeyer) Roberts,...
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Ranger Rick: Look for good economic times ahead!

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I really hate it when the economy is doing well. Jobs are created, business activity increases, people are spending money, and the traffic increases. That means terrible things — increasing revenue flowing into the state and federal treasuries, more for politicians to squander, more power to politicians to hold over...
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Lady Wildcats take O-K Gold-Green bowling opener

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The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team launched its O-K Gold-Green Conference bowling season Monday with a resounding 22-8 victory over Grand Rapids Christian at Park Center Lanes in Grand Rapids. The Lady Wildcats started slowly in the two Baker matches, with a 111+158=269, but earned six of the 10 points....
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Memorial service Wednesday night for Donald Knott

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Donald Arthur Knott, age 56, died at his home in Dorr Saturday, Dec. 2. Throughout the course of his disease, Don's faith in God never wavered. Don is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kathy (Looyenga) Knott; his children, Audra (Rev. Aaron) Warner, Rev. Andrew (Amanda) Knott, Amanda (James)...
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Brian Lapp, outdoor and car enthusiast, dies at 58

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Brian Lapp, age 58, died Monday, Dec. 4. Brian enjoyed going to classic car shows, hunting and fishing. He was also an Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed listening to his music. He is survived by his sister Tamura Bush; nieces and nephews Scott (Alison) Bush Jr., Rebecca Bush, Dustin Bush,...
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Memorial service Friday in Wayland for Tim Dimock I

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Timothy “Tim” Dimock I, age 67, died Sunday, Dec. 3. Timothy was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his family and going to events for his grandchildren. He enjoyed golfing and woodworking and spending time with his many friends. He is survived by his wife of 45 years,...
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Wildcat boys lose to GR Christian in Gold bowling debut

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The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team opened O-K Gold-Green Conference dual match season play with a 22-8 loss to Grand Rapids Christian. "Entering the first individual match, it was evident GRC had someone or something on their side," said coach Sherry Miklusicak. "Everything fell for them. It didn't seem to...
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Joshua Eggleston is Wayland’s new city manager

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The Wayland City Council Monday night to offer a contract for new city manager to Joshua Eggleston, administrator for the City of Durand, Wisc. Eggleston, one of three finalists interviewed for the job Saturday morning and afternoon, is being offered a salary of $82,500. If he agrees to terms, he...
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