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Wildcats avenge last year’s district loss to Hamilton

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Revenge was sweet for the Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team Tuesday evening when it stormed past Hamilton 61-37. The Hawkeyes last March ended the ‘Cats season in the district semifinals. But this time it was different. Wayland went into the ballgame sporting a deceptive 1-3 overall record, having lost to...
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Landscaping supply Co. coming to Dorr Township

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A manufacturer of erosion control straw will be setting up shop next year at the corner of 12th Street and 142nd Avenue in Dorr Township. The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night approved a two-phase site plan application from Rhino Seed & Landscaping Supply, which also has businesses on Electric...
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Memorial service will be Saturday for Ken DeHamer

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Kenneth “Ken” DeHamer, age 91, died at his home in Wayland Saturday, Dec. 16. Ken enjoyed gardening, spending time outdoors, and being with his family. He served his country in the United States Army. While stationed in Korea, he drove and operated a radio Jeep. Ken was a proud father...
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O-K Conference sports realignment announced

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(Chart courtesy of Wayland High School varsity cross-country and girls' track coach Ray Antel). Because seven schools opted to leave the O-K Conference and form a new league, realignment for the remaining schools has become necessary. Wayland now will be in a seven-member O-K Gold division with South Christian, Grand...
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Mass of Christian burial is Dec. 27 for Jimi Edema

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James Carl Edema Jr., age 60, of Dorr died Saturday, Dec. 16. Jimi loved pulling his Farmall’s at tractor pulls and winning. He loved to swim, sit in the sun, and work outside. He enjoyed spending time with family and was just a phone call away to lend a helping...
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Dorr Lions Club donations to 33 local families noted

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The Dorr Township Lions made available turkeys, potatoes and toys to 33 local families with 128 people. Donors to the club's Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets included American Legion Post 127, Mytown Ace Hardware, Project Hope, Otto Turkey Farm, Custom Engraving, Dorr Business Association, Huizinga Rebuilding, Lameyer Plumbing, Leppinks Markets, Dorr...
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Funeral will be Wednesday for John Klinge, only 47

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John Klinge of Wayland died at his home Sunday, Dec. 17, He was 47. John enjoyed swimming, paddleboarding and boating. He also enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden and planting flowers around his home. His personal paradise was at “the beach” on Cobb Lake, where he would spend hours watching...
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City to let bids in Jan. on street repairs, renovations

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Wayland city officials say bids will be let next month for repair and renovations of Church Street, Park Street, West Elm Street and Mill Street within the city limits. City Engineer Mickey Bittner told City Council members Monday night that hopes are high for awarding bids sometime in February. A...
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Historic Martin Township house goes up in flames

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A fire severely damaged the Robrahn family home at the end of 114th Avenue in Martin Township Monday. Three fire trucks were summoned to the scene, where all occupants were reported to have escaped safely, but two dogs were still inside the structure. It was reported on Facebook that the...
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Colin Weber named all-league tight end for UNCC

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Colin Weber Hopkins High School graduate Colin Weber has been named to the all-star team first unit at tight end for the American Athletic Conference football team. Weber was a senior on the University of North Carolina-Charlotte who led the team in receptions and yardage for the season. He was...
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